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Special Session

Young Professionals Lightning Talks

Friday, November 6, 2026 Nautilus

This special session will challenge young professionals (post-docs, junior faculty/industrial/government scientists) to present their research in just 2 minutesWinners will be selected by a panel of judges and awarded cash prizes.

If you would like to submit an abstract for consideration, you must be a current PhD/MS student or within 15 years of your BS/BA degree. Sign up by September 1 to participate as a presenter at this event when you register for the Conference and you will receive abstract submission instructions separately. 

Chaired by: Cindi Dennis & Ron Goldfarb, NIST