17th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, 2026

The 17th Annual MIPSE Graduate Student Symposium will take place on December 2, 2026, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. All students involved in plasma research are invited 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 Dr. David Ampleford from Sandia National Laboratories.

We encourage all MIPSE students, and in particular, students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Plasma Science and Engineering, to participate in the Symposium. New graduate students are welcome to present their prior research. Undergraduate students are also welcome to participate.

Abstract submission is now closed.

Agenda

Schedule

I. Special MIPSE Seminar: Room 2365, Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building (LCSIB), 2200 Hayward Street
  • 1:00 – 1:40 pm | Registration, light lunch
  • 1:40 – 1:45 pm | Opening remarks: Prof. Mark J. Kushner, Director of MIPSE
  • 1:45 – 2:45 pm | Special MIPSE seminar: Dr. Dave Ampleford, Sandia National Laboratories
II. Poster Presentations: Atrium, EECS Building, 1301 Beal Avenue
  • 2:45 – 3:15 pm | Poster setup
  • 3:15 – 4:00 pm | Poster Session I
  • 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Poster Session II
  • 4:45 – 5:30 pm | Poster Session III
  • 5:30 – 5:45 pm | Poster removal
  • 5:45 – 6:00 pm | Best Presentation Award ceremony

All student presentations will be considered for the Best Presentation Award. The award ceremony will be at 5:45 - 6:00 pm.