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Graduate Research and Recognition Symposium

An annual event hosted by the Riccio College of Engineering

Poster on display at graduate symposium

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:

Muhammad Ali Shah
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:

Amma Agyekum and Steven Beninati
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]

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Caitlyn Butler

Caitlyn Butler

Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs, Riccio College of Engineering
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
ADVANCE Team Leader for Practice
Email: csbutler [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-5396

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