The 2026 Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) will take place January 30–31.
GSS is our annual event where graduate students showcase their amazing research. Presentations have ranged from proposed projects to published work, so no matter where you are in your program, we encourage you to participate! It’s a low-stakes, supportive space to gain presentation experience and receive constructive feedback.
As in past years, GSS will coincide with TREE, giving prospective students a chance to see the incredible research happening across the Odum community. GSS highlights to look forward to include: the undergraduate poster session, a keynote speaker, GSS merch, the John Spencer memorial run, and lots of free food!
GSS is our flagship event here at Odum, and it’s run almost entirely by grad students. Please consider supporting the event by signing up for a committee, giving a talk, and/or attending as many presentations as you can!
Students can sign up for committees here: GSS 2026 Committee Signups. There are descriptions of the committees included in the sheet but feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.
GSS Co-Captain and Co-Co-Captain,
Kylie Green and Nuzha Baksh