SciFest IX Summer Symposium and Poster Session
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Brandeis University
SciFest IX Summer Symposium and Poster Session is the 9th annual celebration of Brandeis undergraduate science research.
This year, the symposium will feature Brandeis alumni talking about their careers in science. During the poster session, ~100 students will present the results of their research while dozens of professors, postdocs, administrators, and graduate students peruse the displays. This event is public, and all are invited!
All Brandeis undergraduates are cordially invited to participate.
Visiting students doing research at Brandeis in Summer 2019 are also encouraged to participate.
Posters about research done off-campus are welcomed.
Questions about participating in SciFest may be addressed to Dr. Steven Karel (karel@brandeis.edu) or Dr. Anique Olivier-Mason (aniqueom@brandeis.edu)
10:00am - 12:30pm
SciFest Symposium and Lunch, Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus Center
Welcome Address delivered by Brandeis President Ronald D. Liebowitz
Shorts talks by
Lunch (mixed sandwich and salad options)
1:00 - 3:00pm
SciFest Poster Session, Carl J. Shapiro Science Center Atrium and 1st Floor
Participation Deadline and Dates
Register (at right) by Friday July 26, 2019
Submit abstract by Monday, August 5, 2019
Email mentor-approved abstracts to Steven Karel <karel@brandeis.edu>
Attend Symposium from 10a-12:30pm and present poster from 1-3pm on Thursday, August 8, 2019
Handout on Preparing a Scientific Poster at Brandeis University
How to Make an Effective Poster for a Scientific Poster Session
Tuesday, 7/16 12-1:30p in Shapiro Science Center room LL16
Thursday, 7/18 12-1:30p in Shapiro Science Center room LL16
How to Write an Effective Scientific Abstract
Tuesday, 7/23 12-1:30p in Shapiro Science Center room LL16
Wednesday, 7/24 12-1:30p in Shapiro Science Center room LL16
Frequently Asked Questions
Who comes to SciFest?
SciFest is most popular among the entire Science Community, including faculty, students, and administrative leaders.
Can outside guests come to SciFest?
Yes, this event is open to the public; outside guests are welcome.
What do I wear to SciFest?
Business-casual attire is suggested.
Will food be served at the event?
Lunch will be served after the symposium and light refreshments will be served during the poster session.
What do I do after the event is over?
Remove the board from the easel and unpin your poster
Collapse the easel
Place both the easel and poster board in the designated spots on your floor
Event Organizers
Professor Jim Haber, Professor Irv Epstein, Professor Susan Birren, Professor John Wardle, Dr. Anique Olivier-Mason, Anna Esposito, and Dr. Steven Karel