The 2026 LSRS was held at Auburn University in Auburn, AL on March 21, 2026. A total of 83 chemists attended the event from across the local section. 23 oral presentations and 39 poster presentations were delivered from a mix of graduate students, undergraduates, postdocs, and faculty. A summary of the symposium can be found below, as well as the schedule and abstracts for the symposium.