Summer Science & Engineering Symposium 2026 | Co-organized by Mississippi Academy of Sciences

Join our partners at Mississippi Academy of Sciences (MAS) in Starkville on Tuesday, July 21, for Summer Science & Engineering Symposium 2026, featuring a poster session and 3-minute oral presentations for selected students.

High school, undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to post-doctoral researchers conducting research in the areas of agriculture and plant sciences; molecular biology, pathology, entomology, genetics, chemistry, health sciences, outcomes and population or related subjects are highly encouraged to participate and compete for prestigious awards.

Details

        • Date: July 21, 2026 

        • Venue: Mississippi State University, Bost Conference Center | Starkville, MS

        • Who Should Attend: Faculty, staff, post-doctoral researchers, graduate, undergraduate & high school students

        • Presentation Format: Poster and select 3-minute oral presentations

        • Abstract Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026

        • Registration Deadline: July 10, 2026

        • Awards & Recognitions: Over 15 Awards including cash prizes

        • Contact: K. Raja Reddy, Symposium Chair, krreddy@pss.msstate.edu

The symposium is designed to bring student researchers across all branches of science divisions to present their research findings through poster presentation and interact with their peers and the scientific communities; explore career opportunities; make personal contacts that can lead to job opportunities; receive information from potential employers; enhance communication and networking skills; establish professional relationships; find out about internships and job opportunities with companies, universities, and USDA-ARS.

Register and submit your abstract on the Mississippi Academy of Sciences website:

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