The CS Grad Council invites you to our 2021 Lightning Talks event.

Come hear a succession of 3-minute Lightning Talks on research and topics of interest from graduate students in the CS department. This will be a great opportunity to hear about different CS research happening at Virginia Tech, from the perspective of the students who do the work.

Dinner will be provided.

Place and time:

Location:
Room 104D, Surge Space Building
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxMJRTLrwbZLWkwH7
The best entrance to use is on Perry street.

Date: October 05, 2021, Tuesday
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM EDT

For new students:
This event will guide you in your selection of courses, advisor, and thesis/dissertation topic.

For students taking the Graduate Seminar:
You can use the lightning talks as one of the writing assignments in the graduate seminar under the "You Choose The Talk" option.

For other graduate students:
This is a good opportunity to practice presenting, network with other labs, and eat free food.
You are welcome to come whether or not you give a talk.

For NOVA students:
We will have a Zoom session for remote access.
Remote talks are welcome.

If you want to give a talk:
- Time limit: 3 minutes
- Slides optional
- Talk about your research, the research life, or other topics the new graduate students should know.
Here is a sample slide from one of the previous lightning talks: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N0CbvE_H7cJhOKHf6roln-mt8r0899N4/view?usp=sharing 

If you plan to attend, please fill out this survey so we can buy enough food.