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VS1

Virtual Student Scholars Symposium

May 14, 2020
10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET

VS2

Virtual Student Scholars Symposium

May 14, 2020
10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET

VS3

Virtual Student Scholars Symposium

May 14, 2020
10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET

VS6

Virtual Student Scholars Symposium

May 14, 2020
10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET

VS7

Virtual Student Scholars Symposium

May 14, 2020
10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET

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VIRTUAL STUDENT SCHOLARS SYMPOSIUM (VS3)

A Live Zoom Event

May 14, 2020
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET

As the world continues to practice social distancing, Sigma Xi is proud to host an international, multidisciplinary Virtual Student Scholars Symposium (VS3).

This one-day event is an opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to present and celebrate their research and engage with peers and professionals from the comfort of their home.

The program includes poster and oral presentations across science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines, in addition to career preparation sessions.

Participation will be capped to 100 students. Students may select to only present (non-competitive) or compete for monetary awards. 


SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Keynote Speaker: Geraldine Richmond

 

Research Adventures: Expecting the Unexpected

Scientific research is full of surprises, the good, the bad and the unexpected. National Medal of Science recipient Geraldine Richmond will share a few favorites from her career and a few tips for your future research adventures.

Biography
Geraldine (Geri) Richmond is president of Sigma Xi as well as the Presidential Chair in Science and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon. She received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Kansas State University and her PhD in physical chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research examines the chemistry and physics that occurs at complex surfaces that have relevance to important problems in energy production, environmental remediation, and atmospheric chemistry. Over 200 publications have resulted from the studies conducted in her laboratory with undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates.

Awards for her scientific accomplishments include the National Medal of Science and the Priestley Medal from the American Chemical Society (ACS).  Her numerous leadership roles include serving on the National Science Board. She recently served as U.S. State Department Science Envoy to the SE Asian Lower Mekong River countries of Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.  

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Schedule

Please view the schedule to find the presentation order and the links to the Zoom sessions.


Presentations 

Poster Presentations

Oral Presentations


Plenary Sessions

 

Pandemic: Personal and Professional Challenges (Panel Discussion)
Submit questions now 

Grant Writing Webinar


About VS3


Abstract Submission Deadline

April 17, 2020

Featuring

Oral and Poster Student Research Presentations
Monetary Awards for Top Presenters
Presentation Feedback from Distinguished Scientists and Engineers
Career Preparation Sessions
Keynote Session

Awards

Oral Presentation Awards 
Top High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate
$250 each 

Poster Presentation Awards
Top High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate
$250 each 

Timeline and How to Participate

April 17: Abstracts due

May 11 Noon ET: Registration deadline (students will be invited to register upon review and approval of their abstract. Register here!)

May 13: Poster presentations and the event schedule will be available on the Sigma Xi website.

May 14: Live Zoom event

May 15, 2:00–2:30 p.m. ET: Awards announcement. Join the Zoom session for awards

The abstract review process will be waived for abstracts previously accepted for presentation at a national or international conference that was canceled due to COVID-19. Students will be asked to send proof of prior acceptance to programs@sigmaxi.org.  

Registration Fee

The registration fee is $20 (USD) for both Sigma Xi members and non-members. 

Questions?

Email programs@sigmaxi.org. 


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