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(Updated 10-14-2024)
We hope you will join us in Virginia Beach !
STUDENT REGISTRATION
$300
Late registration rates are in effect through October 11.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
$350
Late registration rates are in effect through October 11.
CONFERENCE HOTEL SPACE IS LIMITED SO
BOOKING EARLY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
October 10-11, 2024
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
A regional event for undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, and university partners, Symposium 2024 seeks to spark scientific and professional imaginations, highlight cutting-edge research, and expand professional networking channels.
With innovative research, communication strategies, and insights into the science-policy interface, the symposium is a forum for researchers, policymakers, resource managers, and employers. Attendees will be able to engage with other professionals from nonprofit organizations, private industry, as well as state and federal agencies.
Virginia Sea Grant Symposium 2024 will feature breakout sessions held over two days. Each session will be led by expert instructors or offer insights from thought-leading and influential panelists. You will learn about:
- Science communication
- Leadership at different levels
- Designing for resilience
- Putting science into action
- Research and wellness
- Community engagement
Speakers and session descriptions will be announced as the schedule is finalized. Follow us on social media so you don’t miss any important announcements!
Group rate sponsorships available for academic departments and student organizations.
Academic departments and student organizations that wish to register groups of five students receive $100 off the total early-bird student rate and $350 off the regular rate. This sponsorship package will continue to be available after the early-bird deadline and includes sponsor recognition on Symposium 2024 materials. Learn more about purchasing a student group sponsor package.
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Fabian Schmid
Speaker, Author, Business Consultant and Coach
“As an early graduate student, I found the VASG Symposium to be a welcoming and relaxing experience to talk about my own research and learn about the research of other students. The feedback was great and really helped me think more about how my research would be used in Virginia and beyond.”
SHELBY WHITE
Marine Business Specialist,Virginia Institute of Marine Science Marine Advisory Program
Speakers, Panelists, and Presentations
A competition featuring TED-inspired talks delivered by some of Virginia’s top students. These multidisciplinary talks focus on the power of ideas to inspire innovative thinking and change the world. Audience members vote to determine which speaker has the best presentation.
Posters will be judged on effectiveness of infographics, images, and overall design. Explain your research in a 5-7-minute presentation during the poster session. Prizes will be awarded for the best-designed posters, voted on by VASG staff and symposium attendees.
Symposium 2024 Sponsors
“At the symposium—and maybe because it was such an open, welcoming room—it didn't feel at all intimidating or competitive. It was a community of scientists and graduate students that were enthusiastic to talk about issues and learn things.”
A.J. JOHNSON
Ph.D. STUDENT, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES