SC INBRE looks forward to welcoming you to our 16th Annual Science Symposium and is excited to present an in-person day of learning and networking!

Science Symposium to be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025!

Our statewide annual Science Symposium will be held in the Russell House University Union on the USC Main Campus in Columbia (directions). Free parking is available in the Bull Street Garage adjacent to the Russell House.  (Bringing a bus or shuttle, please contact us to arrange special parking!)

What is the Science Symposium?

SC INBRE Developmental Research Project Program and Data Science Research Program (formerly Bioinformatics Pilot Project Program) funded faculty and Data Science and Bioinformatics Student-Driven Research (Student-Initiated Research Project Program and Student-Initiated Training Awards) students will give talks on their research. Researchers at all academic levels who have received funding from SC INBRE in the ast year can participate in our poster sessions. There will also be an exhibit hall and plenty of networking opportunities. We are offering the opportunity for student abstract submitters to give a 3-Minute Madness flash talk (3 minutes, 1 slide, 0 questions).

Who can submit a poster?

Anyone who has received funding from SC INBRE (DRP, BIPP/DAP, SIRP, SITA, institutional funds, etc.) in the last year. NOTE: only student posters (high school, undergrad, grad, and postdoc) will be judged (PS. we need judges — you can volunteer via the registration form). Abstracts are due Jan 17. No late abstracts will be accepted. 

Who can attend?

Anyone! Our “Sweet 16” 16th Annual Science Symposium will be open to any member of the public who choses to register. This is our chance to showcase the great work produced by SC INBRE! Students families and lab mates are encouraged to register to attend!

Is there a cost to attend?

Nope! Our annual Science Symposium is free to register, free to attend and we include free food/beverages and free parking!

How can I attend?

Registration is now open through Jan 31! Food and beverages are provided to registered attendees. Day-of walk-ins are strongly discouraged.