5-Minute Research Presentations
When
NewFoS Peer Symposium: 5-Minute Research Presentations
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (Arizona Time)
Location: GCRB 612 | Hybrid
Join us for the NewFoS Peer Symposium, a dynamic session designed to help our community practice, refine, and showcase their research communication skills! This session offers a unique opportunity for students and postdoctoral researchers to present their research in just five minutes, a perfect warm-up for those representing NewFoS and the University of Arizona at the upcoming IMECE 2025: International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition. “Where Engineering Disciplines Intersect and Innovation Begins”. At Renasant Convention Center, Memphis, TN, USA | November 16–20, 2025
Symposium Objectives
- Foster connection: Build a supportive environment for students and postdocs to form meaningful professional relationships.
- Enhance belonging: Strengthen the sense of community within NewFoS, STEM, and higher education.
- Empower growth: Equip participants with mentorship, tools, and opportunities for professional and personal advancement.
Program Goals
- Establish a structured mentorship network linking students, postdocs, and early-career scientists.
- Expand networking, internship, and career development opportunities across diverse STEM paths.
- Encourage collaboration and innovation in Topological Acoustics and beyond through interdisciplinary and inclusive approaches.
Organizing Committee
- Abhirup Basu, University of Arizona
- Akinsanmi Ige, University of Arizona
- Elizabeth Whitney, University of Alaska
- Arturo Whipple, University of Arizona
- Xiaoxiao Xiong (Alice), Caltech
Facilitators
- Araceli Hernández-Granados, University of Arizona
- Eliana Ortiz, University of Arizona
We warmly encourage all NewFoS students and postdocs to take part in this exciting event. Whether presenting or cheering on your peers, your participation strengthens our vibrant, inclusive, and innovative scientific community.