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2026 Graduate Research Symposium
February 26-27, 2026
The Graduate Research Symposium, hosted by the Graduate Center, will take place in the Sadler Center, February 26-27 (Thursday and Friday). This distinctive event encourages interdisciplinary exchange, bringing together students from across research disciplines at William & Mary with graduate scholars from other universities. The Symposium highlights the interdisciplinarity and connection found within our community of researchers.
The abstract portal is open! Submit an abstract for consideration today!
View the 2025 Program for a sense of the Symposium.
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Thursday, February 26
- Research Talks, 9:00-5:00 (1-hour concurrent sessions)
- Coffee, tea, and snacks available all day
- Journal Club, 5:30-7:00
- Journal Club brings together graduate students from the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Computing, Data Science, and Physics at William & Mary for weekly research presentations in a lively, friendly environment fueled by free pizza and beer. We invite all symposium presenters to join us for a very special Journal Club.
- Research Talks, 9:00-12:30 (1-hour concurrent sessions)
- Coffee, tea, and snacks available all day
- Lunch break, 12:30-1:30
- Research Award Winners' Panel, 1:30-3:00
- Poster Session & Networking Reception, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Fee-free Event
There are no fees to participate in the Graduate Research Symposium. However, presenters are responsible for any travel-related expenses, as well as costs associated with printing research posters for presentation.
Check out our past symposia programs to get a sense of the event.
