Graduate Student Symposium to highlight research, postgraduate opportunities

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Graduate and undergraduate students and faculty are invited to attend the Graduate Student Symposium on Friday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Olsson Room (Engineering Library, W213 Nebraska Hall).

More than 40 engineering graduate students will make presentations during this student-organized event. The schedule includes:

  • Keynotes: Two 25-minute talks that encompasses a holistic view of an engineering topic and aligns with the E-Week 2020 theme, Forging the Future.

  • Session Talks: Ten 15-minute talks to occur within a series of presentations that share a commonality. The sessions are open to showcase research at all stages. Examples include: research ideas, review of a topic, proposals, and research results.

  • Networking Lunch: Great opportunity to visit with students and faculty across engineering departments and disciplines. A Chipotle buffet will be served. Please register to ensure enough food will be available for all attendees.

  • 3-in-5 Pitch Competition: Nine participants will have 3 slides to promote their idea to a panel of judges in 5 minutes with no question and answer period. Judges will represent multiple disciplines. Grand Prize is $500.

  • Multimedia/Poster Session: Expanding the traditional poster session format, 20 participants will present their research through various means. Judges will represent multiple disciplines. Grand Prize is $500.


To register or see a schedule of the symposium events, including presenters, click the link below. The symposium is organized by the Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Board and the College of Engineering.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/w2jq