Graduate Research Symposium

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The Purdue CS Graduate Symposium, organized by the Graduate Student Board (GSB), is a day-long event dedicated to showcasing the innovative research of our graduate community. Through presentations, panel discussions, and a poster session, participants will gain new insights, receive constructive feedback, and explore potential collaborations. Faculty, current students, prospective PhD students, and undergraduates are all invited to attend. (Note: Lunch is only provided for prospective PhD students, graduate students, and faculty.)

Why Attend?

  • Experience Cutting-Edge Research: Dive into a diverse array of graduate projects spanning AI, Theory, Systems, Software, Data/Bioinformatics, Security, and more. Discover the innovative ideas shaping the future of computer science.
  • Forge Meaningful Connections: Network with fellow students, faculty, and visiting prospective PhD candidates. Build interdisciplinary collaborations and expand your professional community.
  • Elevate Your Skills: Hone your presentation abilities, enhance leadership by hosting sessions, and gain valuable feedback to refine your research.
  • Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a vibrant event that celebrates the collective achievements of our department, strengthens bonds across research areas, and inspires new collaborations.

Symposium Details

  • Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
  • Location: DSAI, first floor, north side entrance
  • Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, registration opens at 9:00 AM
  • Attendees: Attendance is open to graduate students, faculty, staff, and even prospective PhD students who will be visiting that day—giving them a firsthand look at our research community. Undergraduate students will also be invited to attend (except for the lunch). More information: Complete information about the symposium (including schedule updates, session details, and FAQs) can be found on this page.

Schedule Outline

See our full schedule of talks here!
Registration table open: 9a-EOD
Welcome and Keynote: 9:30a-10a
Morning sessions (3 tracks): 10a-12p
Lunch (Registered Grad students, faculty, and prospective PhD students only): 12p-1p
Poster session: 1p-2:30p
Afternoon sessions (3 tracks): 2:30p-5p
Sessions will include mostly graduate student presentations along with panels and invited faculty talks.

Key dates

2/3: Presentation and poster submissions due (rough ideas)
2/7: Confirmations for posters and talks sent out, photo-ready survey released
2/15: Undergraduate RSVP released
2/19: Photo-ready abstracts, titles, and bios due (presentations and posters)
2/26: Confirmation survey for lunch “maybes” released, due by 3/3
3/3: Registration deadline (faculty and graduate)
3/12: Symposium! (Corresponds with PhD Visit Day!)

Registration

  • Deadline for poster and talk proposals has passed. Email csgsb@purdue.edu if you want to be considered.
  • Graduate students who wish to attend should register using the link below.
  • Faculty are invited to attend sessions, ask questions, and participate in panel discussions. Your expertise and guidance are vital to the symposium’s success.
  • CS Grad student and faculty registration: Graduate and Faculty Symposium Registration Form
  • CS Undergrad RSVP: Undergraduate Symposium RSVP Form

  • Contact

    For questions or concerns, please reach out to csgsb@purdue.edu.