Day One

Wednesday, July 20

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM MDT

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Opening Session

Welcome | Keynote Talk | What to Expect

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM MDT

Main Zoom Room

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Lightning Talks

Several Talks | Three Minutes | Endless Possibilities

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM MDT

Main Zoom Room

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Description

Undergraduate researchers from across the state share their research projects in an exciting 3-minute pitch setting.



Lunch Break

12:15 PM -1:30 PM MDT

Networking: Meet a Prof

15+ Professors | 15+ Research Topics | Meet & Greet Breakout Rooms


1:30 PM - 3:00 PM MDT

Main Zoom Room

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Description

An amazing group of faculty researchers from across Idaho will share their research journey and talk with the attendees in breakout rooms.

Open Discussion

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM MDT

Main Zoom Room

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Description

Join in an open discussion while we get ready for the two panel discussions (we need you in the main room to set up the breakout rooms).


Panel Discussions

Two Panels | Graduate Students | Working in Industry

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM MDT

Main Zoom Room

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Panel #1:The Grad School Journey

Description

Hear the inside story from a panel of current graduate students about why they chose grad school, the process of getting accepted, and what it takes to succeed in research.

Start in the main Zoom room and then choose Breakout Room A.


Panel #2: Industry Opportunities

Description

Hear from recent graduates about working in industry and how undergraduate research gave them a head-start in the career process. Start in the main Zoom room and then choose Breakout Room B.



Closing Session for Day 1

Day 1 Recap | Prize Drawings | Day 2 Preview

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM MDT

Main Zoom Room

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