This annual event showcases the research accomplishments of our M.S. and Ph.D. students across a wide range of materials science topics — from semiconductors and polymers to biomaterials and sustainable manufacturing. Graduate students will present their work throughout the day, and an industry panel will offer insights and discussion. The event will conclude with a poster session, where the Lei Tian Ph.D. ’00 Prizes for Best Presentations and Best Poster will be awarded.
Schedule
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8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Check in and continental breakfast
Location: Kimball B11 -
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Presentations (including Industry Panel)
Location: Kimball B11 -
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Location: Snee Hall Atrium -
1:45 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Presentations
Location: Kimball B11 -
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Poster Session and light hors d’oeuvres
Location: Snee Hall Atrium
Industry Panelists
- Avantor
- Carrier
- Corning Incorporated
- Carbon to Stone
- Xallent Inc.
- Gallox Semiconductors
Awards
- Dr. Lei Tian ’00 to sponsor Best Presentation Awards
- Best Poster Award
Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
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Avantor
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![Corning Incorporated Logo]()
Corning Incorporated
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![Xallent Logo]()
Xallent
Symposium Organizing Committee
- Caitlin Li, MS Student ‘26
- Kenny Loo, PhD Candidate
- Evan Krysko, PhD Candidate
Contact
For inquiries or questions:
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Email