FAQs

When & where is the symposium being held?

August 18th, 2023 at OC Marsh Hall in the Yale Science Building

How long is the symposium?

This is a full day event! We expect and encourage registrants/presenters to participate for the full length of the day. Food will be provided as per registration.

What is the dress code?

Attire should be professional (semi-formal). Please do not wear jeans or casual clothing to this event. Please wear attire that you would wear at any other conference.

Who can register to attend the symposium?

Any Yale-affiliate can register to attend the symposium. Please spread the word to other Postgraduates and lab members.

Who can present at the symposiuM?

Our symposium welcomes submissions from recent college-graduates who are currently conducting research at Yale. Individuals holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the past 5 years and have not started graduate/doctoral/medical school by the symposium date are urged to submit their abstracts for consideration. We also welcome individuals of non-traditional college age who are intending to apply to graduate or professional school. We welcome presentations reflecting research conducted at Yale, from fields in STEM and the Humanities.

Can I submit research that I have presented previously at another conference?

Yes! However, please only submit Yale-affiliated research projects that you have worked on as a postgrad,  regardless of when the work has been conducted during your postgrad years.

who can I reach out to for questions about the symposium or the ypga?

Please feel free to reach out to the Symposium Co-Chairs, Tracy (taeji.lee@yale.edu) & Ray (reza.peyravi@yale.edu), for any inquiries