Information for Student Speakers:

What is my role as a Student Speaker?
"The role of a student speaker is simple: to present your work as part of a panel and to answer questions from the audience. As a speaker, you are the expert in your field and you will find that the audience and other panelists are open to new ideas and offer constructive criticism and helpful feedback. For me, I've enjoyed participating in this symposium with other young scholars who are working at the intersection of religion and science. I have found the symposium to have a collegial atmosphere that is both friendly and intellectually stimulating." Kevin Considine, Student Speaker at the First, Second and Third Annual Symposiums

Is audiovisual support available for presentations?
Yes. If you need audiovisual support (e.g., projection equipment), please let us know in advance by emailing zygonrsss@gmail.com and we will assist you with setup that day. The LSTC building also has wireless internet access if needed, but please plan to have audio and visual components (audio files, video clips, etc.) downloaded prior to your presentation to ensure their availability.

How does a student speaker register?
Follow the general Registration link (currently closed) and indicate on the form that you will be an invited speaker.

How should the final paper be formatted?
Follow the instructions on the following web page:
http://www.zygoncenter.org/studentsymposium/submission_guide.html

Is financial assistance available to help with student travel expenses?
Unfortunately, the Student Symposium is unable to offer financial assistance. However, we are happy to help you make arrangements and plan your trip. We recommend you ask your faculty advisor, your academic department, and your graduate student association for support.

Information for Session Chairs:

Should we register for the Symposium?
Yes. Please follow this Registration link (currently closed) and complete an online registration.


What is my role as a Session Chair?
Session chairs play a crucial role in developing the scholarship of our student speakers. It is an opportunity to mentor emerging scholars and to foster a creative, collaborative environment for our student speakers. The primary responsibility of a session chair is to come to the session prepared to ask constructive questions and to moderate a question and answer period. Papers will be distributed in advance. Although we do not ask for formal responses, they would be welcomed. More importantly, we ask that you help students make the most of this time that is dedicated to their research.

In addition, there are several opportunities for informal conversation and mentoring, particularly by sharing meals and breaks and by participating in other sessions throughout the day. We invite you to be a part of as much of the event as you are able, and we hope that will be with us throughout the symposium.

Thank you for volunteering!
The Student Symposium would not be possible without your generous help. Thank you so much for making this a great day for the students, the symposium attendees, and everyone else!