Symposium Schedule

August 27, 2026

Please note that times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)

8:30-8:50 a.m.
Registration/Poster set-up/self-serve breakfast

8:50-9:00 a.m.
Opening remarks

9:00-9:50 a.m. (10-15 per person; 3 presentations) 
Student Talks: Session 1

9:50-10:00 a.m.
10-minute break

10:00-11:00 a.m. 
Keynote Address by Dr. Xiaoxu Yang

11:00-11:10 a.m.
10-minute break

11:10-12:00 p.m. (10-15 per persons; 3 presentations)
Student Talks: Session 2

12-12:30 p.m. 
Lunch

12:30-2 p.m.
Student Poster Session

2:00-2:50 p.m. (15 per person; 3 presentations)
Student Talks: Session 3
 

2:50-3:20 p.m.
3-Minute Thesis Competition 

3:20-3:30 p.m.
10-minute break

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Alumni Career Panel

4:30-4:50 p.m.
Awards and Closing Remarks

4:50 p.m. - 7:00 pm
Social/Network Session at the Hotel