2026 Research Symposium

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Clemson University Research Symposium, which brings together researchers from every discipline to share ideas, ignite collaborations and celebrate research, scholarship and creative endeavors at Clemson. The 10th Annual Clemson University Research Symposium, “Celebrating a Decade of Discovery,” will be held May 6, 2026, at Watt Family Innovation, featuring an update from Provost Cole Smith, numerous panel discussions and announcements of the Researcher of the Year and University Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards. A draft agenda is included below. Full details will be announced soon.

2026 Research Symposium Agenda

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Watt Family Innovation Center

2026 Research Symposium Agenda
Time	Agenda Item
7:45 am	Doors open (light refreshments available)
8:00 am	Registration
8:15 am	Welcome from Symposium Planning Committee
8:30 am	Provost Cole Smith
9:30 am	Research Update with Senior Vice President Tanju Karanfil
9:50 am	Keynote Session with Researcher of the Year previous winners
10:45 am	Panel Sessions 1
11:30 am	Lunch in the Watt Atrium
1:00 pm	Panel Sessions 2
2:15 pm	Panel Sessions 3
3:00 pm	Grad 3MT and iGRADs Presentations
3:15 pm	Awards Ceremony with interim President Jones Distinguished Postdoc Scholar Award Researcher of the Year URSAAA
4:00 pm	Adjourn