Annual Symposium

2024 VA–NC Alliance Undergraduate Research Symposium

April 3, 2024 to April 4, 2024

The 15th Annual VA–NC Alliance Undergraduate Research Symposium - Success for All: Fostering Identity and Connections in STEM

Event Details:

The 15th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will begin the evening of April 3rd and conclude the following afternoon April 4th, 2024 in Charlottesville, VA. This will be the VA–NC Alliance's first in-person symposium since the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be co-hosted by Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC), National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), and the University of Virginia (UVA).

The symposium is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and guests to network with peers from partner institutions. In addition, undergraduate STEM students from partner institutions have an opportunity to present their research and gain feedback from peers and guests. Individuals can register using the above button or this link. Registration deadline for undergraduate presenters has been extended to March 13thMarch 20th is the deadline for non-student presenters.

Lodging:

A block of double and single rooms has been reserved at the Courtyard Charlottesville - University Medical Center (1201 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903) for $133.00 per night (plus taxes). Rooms can be reserved through Wednesday, March 13, 2024 using the following link. Students please contact your institution's LSAMP representative about securing a room.

Tentative Agenda:

Date/Time Location Event
Wednesday, April 3 during the day UVA Sense of Belonging Conference on April 3rd at UVA (note: this won’t be feasible for partners who will be traveling with their students)
     
Wednesday, April 3 5:30-6:30 PM PVCC Conference check-in, receive conference swag, join LinkedIn group and social on available laptop, had out nametags
Wednesday, April 3 6:30 PM PVCC President of PVCC welcomes students right before origami activity starts
Wednesday, April 3 6:30-7 PM PVCC Engineering origami with Keith Nabb (talk about/fold some of the origami prototypes used in medicine, robotics, solar arrays, etc.)
Wednesday, April 3 6:30 - 7:00 PM  PVCC Faculty/staff retrieve dinner
Wednesday, April 3 7:00 PM PVCC President of PVCC welcomes faculty and staff right before the partner meeting
Wednesday, April 3 7:00-7:30 PM PVCC Break/retrieve dinner/socialize with other students
Wednesday, April 3 7:30-8:30 PM PVCC Concurrent student session w/dinner: Professional development with Anne Alison focused on resume building/interview skills/etc workshop or a “discovering the right career path for you” workshop
Wednesday, April 3 7:00-8:30 PM PVCC Partner meeting w/dinner
Wednesday, April 3 8:30 PM PVCC Group Photo
Wednesday, April 3 8:45 PM   Buses from PVCC to the hotel
     
Thursday, April 4 9-9:30 AM UVA Ern Commons Welcome & remarks from PI McDonald (with tea/coffee and if breakfast not at hotel, then provide breakfast) 
Thursday, April 4 9:30-10:30 AM UVA Ern Commons Alumni panel focused on industry and grad school 
Thursday, April 4 10:30-11:30 AM UVA labs Lab tours
Thursday, April 4 11:30-12:30 PM UVA Ern Commons Introduction, keynote remarks, and luncheon
Thursday, April 4 12:30-1:00 PM Buses from UVA Ern Commons to NRAO Edgemont Transition from UVA to NRAO Edgemont via bus shuttles or walk
     
Thursday, April 4 1:00-2:30 PM NRAO Edgemont auditorium, conference rooms, classrooms Concurrent oral presentations
Thursday, April 4 1:30-3:15 PM Bus Shuttle Transition from NRAO Edgemont to CDL and back
Thursday, April 4 1:30-3:15 PM NRAO CDL Tour/talks 
Thursday, April 4 4:00-4:30 PM NRAO Edgemont auditorium Awards ceremony
Thursday, April 4 4:30 PM   Depart for home institution