The Graduate Research in Progress (GRIP) Symposium is an annual event that provides students with the opportunity to hone their presentation skills while showcasing their research findings to fellow students, faculty and industry professionals.
Presenting at GRIP is a program requirement for the MSc and PhD degree programs. When not presenting, students are required to attend GRIP every year they are registered in the program.
GRIP 2026 Committee
Amirhesam (Amir) Afsharpour, Co-Chair Committee Members: Meaghan Thompson Ariel Corsano
Martin Ho, Co-Chair Alexa Muir Bonny Wu Amanda Yee
VP External: Rui Wen (Ivy) Liu Gavin Cortes Yue Dai Qing Rui (Simon) Qiu
VP Internal: Missy Kim Hetvi Shah Diane Woo Araniy Santhireswaran
VP Communications: Suman Birdee Alexia Chiodo Oghenetega Ubor
Dr. Shirley Wu - Faculty Mentor Paul Kelly Sumyia Chowdhury
Dr. Mina Tadrous - Faculty Mentor Jenna Alli Abdullah Al-Saffar
GRIP Symposium 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Victoria College, U of T
Graduates of GRIP
Get to know our graduate students!
'Graduates of GRIP' highlights our 2026 student presenters. Learn more about their background, current research, and life outside of the lab.
GRIP Requirements
*Please note that it is a requirement to attend GRIP every year for students, and that each student must present at GRIP at least once during their degree*
If you’re unsure about whether you need to present a poster for this year, please see the following links:
