Graduate Research and Recognition Symposium
An annual event hosted by the Riccio College of Engineering
A college-wide research symposium and recognition ceremony that celebrates our graduate student community and features the following activities...
- College-wide Poster Session
- Lightning Talk Competition
- Recognitions & Awards
- Awards presented for the best poster and lightening talk
- Recognize students who have won prestigious external and internal fellowships, grants, and awards
- Networking & Refreshments
Upcoming Event:
Tuesday March 10, 2026
4-7pm, Student Union Ballroom
Open to all. Drop-in anytime.
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026
Submission Link: https://forms.gle/crmQ7Gdj1HqV3WWM7
Visit the 2026 event page for more information
For questions, contact: csbutler [at] umass [dot] edu (csbutler[at]umass[dot]edu) and ychandio [at] umass [dot] edu (ychandio[at]umass[dot]edu)
Past Poster Winners:
2025 Poster Winner: Muhammad Ali Shah (CBE)
2025 Winner: Muhammad Ali Shah (ChemE) [featured]
2025 Runner-up (tie): Daniela Caraeni (MIE) and Efthymia Kostopoulou (CEE)
Past Lightning Talk Winners:
2025 First Place Lightning Talk (tie): Amma Agyekum (CEE) and Steven Beninati (ECE)
2025 First Place (tie): Amma Agyekum (CEE) and Steven Beninati (ECE) [featured]