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SC INBRE is excited to announce that registration and abstract submissions* are now open for our 18th Annual Science Symposium to be held on Saturday, February 20 at the Russell House University Union on the USC Columbia campus. (*see Important Notice about registrations/submissions in the FAQs panel)
We will also be celebrating the awarding of fifth, five-year grant renewal and 25th anniversary since we were established in 2001.
Quick Links
Abstracts List
SC INBRE Toolbox (Acknowledgement Statement, Logo and more)
Symposium magazine flipbook online (or download PDF) (non-embargoed Abstracts Book)
Photo Gallery
For more info, contact:
Cyndy Buckhaults, SC INBRE Communications Manager
What is the Science Symposium?
SC INBRE-funded faculty and students will give talks on their research. Researchers at all academic levels who have received funding from SC INBRE in the past year can participate in our poster sessions. There will also be an Exhibit Hall and plenty of networking opportunities. We are offering the opportunity for student abstract submitters to give a 3-Minute Madness flash talk (3 minutes, 1 slide, 0 questions).
Who can attend?
Anyone from our 16 network institutions who have received our funding and participated in our programs. Members of the public can also attend. This is our chance to showcase the great work produced by SC INBRE! Families and lab members of student presenters are encouraged to register to attend!
Is there a cost to attend?
Nope! Our annual Science Symposium is free to register, free to attend and we include free food/beverages and free parking!
How can I attend?
REQUIRED registration will close on February 5. Food and beverages are provided to registered attendees. Day-of walk-ins are strongly discouraged.
Abstract submission (submission = registration) will close on January 22.
Plan ahead
There is a bit of a walk from the Parking Garage to the venue. We can’t do much about the weather, but we can provide the weather forecast below so you can plan accordingly!
FAQs
LOCATION
Russell House University Union on the USC Main Campus in Columbia (directions). See our Venue Maps page for more info.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the Bull Street Garage adjacent to the Russell House. (Bringing a bus or shuttle, please contact us to arrange special parking!)
3-MINUTE MADNESS
These are 3, 1, 0... 3-minute talks and will consist of just 1 slide with 0 questions. They are held before the first poster session allowing student presenters both the opportunity to do a quick podium presentation at a statewide meeting, and also allowing them to mention their poster number for attendees to come ask questions later. (PS. Data shows that Flash Talk presenters are often the winner in their poster category so, students, do consider checking the box on the abstract submissions part of the form!)
REGISTRATION
We use Eventbrite. You MUST complete all information to be considered registered.
Steps to completion:
Viewing the event on Eventbrite, click Reserve a Spot.
Click Register which will ask for your name and email address.
WHO CAN SUBMIT A POSTER
Anyone who has received funding from SC INBRE (RP, PP, institutional funds, etc.) in the last year. NOTE: only student posters (high school throught postdoc) will be judged (PS. we need judges — you can volunteer via the registration form). Abstracts are due January 22. No late abstracts will be accepted.
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