Wed, June 12 at 9 AM – 5 PM CDT | For TEPIs only
Thurs, June 13 at 9 AM – 5 PM CDT | For TEPIs & students

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
University of Wisconsin-Madison
330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI 53715

The Tiny Earth Summer Symposium is a two-day event designed to showcase student research findings, delve into current advancements and challenges in antibiotic discovery, and engage instructors in sharing instructional innovations. Tiny Earth students and instructors will meet in-person at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for an opportunity to network with Tiny Earth researchers from around the globe.

Tiny Earth Partner Instructors (TEPIs) will convene on June 12th to engage and share new innovations in teaching and learning. TEPI Day will feature Tapas Talks, a series of bite-sized, dynamic presentations, plus new updates and content from Tiny Earth Headquarters. June 13th will feature a student research poster session and plenary sessions from expert researchers in antibiotic discovery!

Important Deadlines

Student Registration Fee: $30 | Instructor Registration Fee: $60
Use code “micro” for 10% off your registration when attending in groups of 4 or more!
Groups must include at least 3 students and group members must be attending from the same institution for the discount to apply. Attendees may register and use the code together or separately.

Lodging

Free lodging for up to two (2) nights at University Housing is included with registration*.

• Double/shared dorm for students
  • Single rooms requests assessed on a case-by-case basis
• Single dorm for instructors

Additional nights may be purchased with registration for $40/night. Please also indicate any additional nights requested in the Lodging & Meals form.

Meals

• Lunch is included with registration.
• Dining hall breakfast tokens are included with University Housing lodging.
• Dinner will not be provided.

View more information on parking, campus transportation, and alternative lodging »

What do I need for my submission?

By May 24:

• Presenter names and contact information
• Poster title
• Poster abstract

By May 31:

• Poster copy in PDF format

Share your Tiny Earth research findings with the network on June 13th!

Submit only one abstract per group. Coordinate with your group members to determine who will submit on your group’s behalf.

1. Register for the event (individually or as a group; one ticket per student)
2. Submit a Student Research Presentation abstract (as a group)
3. Indicate your lodging requests and dietary restrictions (individually)
4. Return to the initial abstract submission form to submit your final research presentation in PDF format by May 31 (as a group)
5. Review the Student Presentation Guidelines & Expectations (Coming soon)
   1. Print and bring your poster to the event!

What do I need for my submission?

By May 24:

• Presenter name and contact information
• Talk title
• Talk abstract/description

By May 31:

• 3-5 presentation slides (Google slides recommended)

Have updates regarding your antibiotic discovery research or want to share exciting instructional innovations? Present a 7-minute Tapas Talks during TEPI Day on June 12th!

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

• Curriculum and Instruction
  • Creating and adapting new and engaging courses for all kinds of learners; using evidence-based teaching practices; achieving diversity in STEM
• Science and Discovery
  • Discovering new antibiotics, chemical structures, and genome sequences; new and effective protocols; interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research
• Community Engagement
• Designing activities and resources for school, communities, and citizen scientists; nurturing Tiny Earth’s community of instructors, students, and partners; tiny Earth events and related programs
• Network Expansion and Training
• Building a diverse and inclusive global community of Tiny Earth partners; hosting trainings

Speakers and special guests are to be announced.

June 12: 9-5 PM CDT
June 13: 9-5 PM CDT (tentative end time)

More information to be announced.