Join us for the 2025 AVS Prairie Chapter Annual Symposium at Lake Forest College, scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The event brings together researchers, industry professionals, and students interested in materials science and engineering to advance research and collaboration across the midwestern region. The symposium features an open theme to showcase the diverse research interests with the AVS community. Lake Forest College's unique holography gallery will provide an inspiring fusion of science and art to your visit.
Important Dates to Remember:
• Registration Opens: June 18, 2025
• Abstract Submission Deadline: July 18, 2025
• Early Registration Deadline: July 18, 2025 (Registration Closed – Event is Full)
Featured Speakers:
• Hakim Iddir, Argonne National Laboratory
• Robert Klie, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Teri Odom, Northwestern University
• Elijah Thimsen, Washington University at St. Louis
Registration Fees:
• Students and postdocs: $30
• General registration: $70
• Sponsor/Exhibit: One table and two chairs $300
(Lunch and refreshments during breaks are included in the fee!)
Student Poster Awards
$1,000 in awards available for outstanding student poster presentations recognized during the closing ceremony.
Contacts:
Veronika Walkosz and Jessica McChesney
For meeting information, the program, and registration, please visit https://www.lakeforest.edu/avs