See our full schedule here!
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.