LET'S ZOOM OUT!
Sunday, September 11
3:30PM– 6:30PM
Fairlane Ballroom, Third Floor
The wait is finally over! You are invited to attend an IN-PERSON lighthearted meet and greet event. Leave your webcam at home and come hang out with your peers. Don’t worry about having to mute yourself or find that one perfect background for this meeting. Bring the beverage of your choice and share your experience over the last couple of years, your worst Zoom moments, or anything you need to let it out before heading to the conference the next day.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
Monday, September 12 - Wednesday, September 14
Educational outreach is a conference website and app-based campaign. So, head over to the conference website to check out what the SMASIS community is doing to engage with the next generation of scientists and engineers. Scan the QR code at registration located in Banquet Foyer on the first floor.
STUDENT TRIVIA LUNCH
12:10PM–1:40PM
Monday, September 12
Rouge River, First Floor
Everyone is invited to test their knowledge of random facts during the Trivia Lunch. Participants are encouraged to form multicultural, intergenerational teams by sitting at the same lunch table. A quizmaster will guide the teams through a multi-round "Pub" Style trivia competition, which covers a wide array of nontechnical topics.
NETWORKING OVER COFFEE
Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13
3:20PM–3:40PM
Banquet Foyer, First Floor
It's time to grab your coffee and stretch your legs! Go check out the exhibitors, or talk to that person sipping their coffee, who might share your research interests, may be hiring, or just wants to chat! Share your profile via in-app QR code in a second.
STUDENT CAREER PANEL
9:30AM–10:20AM
Tuesday, September 13
Rouge River, First Floor
Academia and industry and national lab, oh my! A panel of professionals from academia, industry, and government laboratories will be at lunch to discuss their career trajectories and responsibilities and answer questions about career options in their positions!
STUDENT GAME NIGHT
8:30PM–10:30PM
Tuesday, September 13
Ten Eyck Tavern, First Floor
Keep the party going at the post-banquet game night. Everyone is welcome to mingle while playing board and card games at the Ten Eyck Tavern at the Dearborn Inn.