The College of Engineering’s Graduate Student Advisory Board (GeSAB) is hosting the 7th annual Graduate Student Symposium on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Willa Cather Dining Complex (Red Cloud Suite & Pioneers Rooms), during Engineer's Week (E-Week) 2026.
Engineering graduate students will present session talks, compete in a 3-in-5 pitch competition, and conduct a research poster fair. To view previous event schedules and topics click on the 'Symposium Schedule' button above. Registration for the event will open in January 2026. Registrants for the symposium will receive a meal ticket at check-in for the Willa Cather Dining Hall.
Abstract submissions to participate in the 2026 Graduate Student Symposium will be active in Fall 2025. Submissions are due Friday, December 12 at 11:59 pm.
Session Talks
A series of 15-minute presentations that share a commonality. These sessions are open to showcase research at all stages. Examples include: research ideas, review of a topic, proposals, and research results.
Executive Team
Zina Ebrahim
Ph.D., Construction Engineering & Management
Abdelrahman Awawdeh
Ph.D., Construction Engineering & Management
Matthew Boeding
Ph.D., Computer Engineering
Members
Euclides Brandao Maluf
Ph.D., Engineering Education Research
Abrham Osinuga
Ph.D., Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Kal Sahu
Ph.D., Computer Science
Benjamin Zwiener
M.S., Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
Abstract Submissions will be available in Fall 2025
Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We’re accepting abstracts for:
- Session Talks (15-minute research presentations)
- 3-in-5 Pitch Competition (3 slides, 5 minutes, $500 prize)
- Poster Session (visually showcase your work, $500 prize)
Presentations can include research ideas, proposals, reviews, or results—work at any stage is welcome!
Contact
Questions? Please contact Dr. Kayla Person (Director of Engineering Graduate Programs) at kperson4@unl.edu, or Cameron Adams (Administrative Associate) at cadams@unl.edu
Competitions & Prizes
3-in-5 Pitch Competition:
You’ll have 3 slides and 5 minutes to wow a panel of judges.
Grand Prize: $500
Research Poster Session:
Present your research in a visual, interactive format.
Grand Prize: $500
Judges will be drawn from across multiple engineering disciplines.
Time | Room | |
|---|---|---|
Sessions | 9:00am - 11:00am | Red Cloud B / Pioneers A & B |
Break | 11:00am - 11:15am | |
Welcome | 11:15am - 11:30am | Red Cloud A |
Keynote #1 | 11:30 - 12:30pm | Red Cloud A |
Lunch | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Willa Cather Dining Hall |
Keynote #2 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Red Cloud A |
Break | 2:30pm - 2:45pm | |
3-in-5 Pitch Competition | 2:45pm - 4:00pm | Pioneers A & B |
Poster Session | 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Red Cloud A & B |