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Student Research Symposium

The annual Student Research Symposium (SRS) organized by the New Haven Local Section of the American Chemical Society is established as a premier opportunity for young scientists in our area to present the results of their research studies in a professional and supportive environment. As well as providing experience for researchers of the future to prepare scientific presentations and communicate their accomplishments, the event offers an opportunity for all members of the local chemistry community to learn about the outstanding research that is being carried out at institutions in our area.

The symposium will involve the participation of students from academic institutions in the New Haven area, such as University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, Quinnipiac University, Albertus Magnus College, and Yale University. ​Students will present the details of their studies that are directed towards undergraduate, masters, and graduate degrees. There will both oral and poster presentations.​ The universities and colleges mentioned above are the proud homes to many students participating in research projects sponsored by the institutions, industry and government, and typically there are presentations on a wide range of topics, including pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, forensics, biochemistry, polymer science, green chemistry, and sustainability.

The 9th Annual SRS will be held at Yale University, and we look forward to the 10th Annual SRS in Spring 2026!

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors! 

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Symposium Guidelines

For student oral presenters:

• Register and submit an abstract for the symposium by April 4, 2025, 11:59pm.

• If your abstract is accepted for an oral presentation, you will be contacted via email for more details.

• Submit your final slides by April 25, 2025, 12:00pm.

• Talks are 15 minutes, followed by ~5 minutes of audience Q&A moderated by the organizers.
  
  

For student poster presenters:

• Register and submit an abstract for the symposium by April 4, 2025, 11:59pm.

• If your abstract is accepted for a poster presentation, you will be contacted via email for more details.

• The poster session will be ~1 hour 15 minutes. A poster board and easle will be provided.

• Be ready to answer questions from judges during the poster session!
  
  

For general symposium attendees:

• Register for the symposium by April 11, 2025, 11:59pm.

• Join us at the Symposium on April 26, 2025, and enjoy!
  
  

For judges and other volunteers:

• Check your email for detailed instructions a few days before the Symposium.

SRS 2025 Schedule

08:30am–09:00am Registration, breakfast (Sterling Chemistry Laboratory [SCL] 2nd floor hallway)

09:00am–09:15am Open remarks (SCL 110)

09:15am–10:15am Keynote presentation by Professor Victor Batista (Yale), Q&A (SCL 110), "Designing Molecules with Light and Quantum AI"

10:15am–10:25am Break

10:25am–11:25am Student oral presentations (3; SCL 110)

11:25am–11:30am Break

11:30am–12:30pm Student oral presentations (3; SCL 110)

12:30pm–01:30pm Lunch (outdoor location - YSB Courtyard; indoor location - SCL 2nd floor lunch area), Set-up posters (SCL 2nd floor hallway)

01:30pm–02:45pm Poster session, Mini-expo (SCL 2nd floor hallway)  

02:50pm–03:50pm Mock industrial interviews (check email for specific room)

  Or

  Academic job search panel (SCL 110)

        Or

      New Haven Section Young Chemistry Committee recruitment (SCL 160)

04:00pm–04:30pm       Awards & closing remarks (SCL 110)

Still have questions? Contact the organizers!

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Past Student Reseach Symposiums