Local Students to Showcase Research at 2024 IdeaFest Symposium on USD Campus

The 2024 IdeaFest Symposium is a two-day event happening on April 3-4. It will feature presentations from over 300 undergraduate and graduate students. Mandie Weinandt, the faculty chair of IdeaFest, invites everyone to join and appreciate the students' research.

The symposium will have keynote speeches, student panels, performances from the College of Fine Arts, and a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) showcase. The 3MT showcase will present the top 3MT award winners and selected undergraduate students.

This year's keynote speakers are Amy Elliot, Ph.D., from Avera Research Institute, and John Banasiak, a professor at USD. They are expected to share valuable insights and encourage discussions.

The symposium is open to all and is free. Most events will take place at the Muenster University Center on USD's campus.

The event will also be available on Zoom for those who can't attend in person. More details about IdeaFest are available on its website. This allows everyone to join in celebrating student achievements, no matter where they are.

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