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15th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, 2024

The 15th Annual MIPSE Graduate Student Symposium will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 1:00 - 7:00 pm, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The Symposium is an opportunity for students involved in plasma research to present the results of their investigations, learn about the research of their fellow students, and network with MIPSE faculty and staff. The Symposium will feature a special MIPSE seminar by Prof. Peter Bruggeman of the University of Minnesota. Prof. Bruggeman is the winner of the 2023 UM Plasma Prize.

The deadline for abstract submission is September 30, 2024 (please see submission instructions below).

All MIPSE students are encouraged to participate in the Symposium. New graduate students are welcome to present their prior research. Undergraduate students are also welcome to participate. All student presentations will be considered for the Best Presentation Award.

AVS Michigan Chapter Poster Competition

Logo of AVS Michigan Chapter

The Graduate Symposium will be held jointly with the American Vacuum Society (AVS) Michigan Chapter. Participants in the MIPSE poster sessions will be eligible for the MI-AVS competition if their poster crosses over any of the three major focus areas below:

  1. Quantum science
  2. Thin films and plasma science
  3. Vacuum, power, and space electronics

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 30, 2024

Submission instructions:

  • Please use this Word template to create your abstract (open the template using "Print Layout" view). The length of abstracts should be limited to one page.
  • Name the file "LastName_FirstName.docx". Please DO NOT convert it to PDF!
  • Open the submission form (you will be required to sign into Google).
  • Fill out the form and attach your abstract.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Julia at mipse-central@umich.edu.

We are looking forward to receiving your submissions!