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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.
Overview of Events
Thursday, February 26
- Research Talks, 10:00-5:15 (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, 12:45-1:45
- Research Award Winners' Panel, 2:00-3:15
- Poster Session & Networking Reception, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
View the full schedule & all presenter information in the online program!
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.
