{"688315":{"#nid":"688315","#data":{"type":"event","title":"BioE Alumni Symposium","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EA one-and-a-half day symposium bringing together alumni, students, and faculty for keynotes, networking, lab and campus tours, professional development sessions, and discussions that strengthen connections and showcase the future of bioengineering.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/giving.gatech.edu\/campaigns\/46972\/donations\/new?designation_id=55d812\u0026amp;\u0022\u003EDonate to Bioengineering Graduate Association\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/giving.gatech.edu\/campaigns\/46972\/donations\/new?designation_id=55a869\u0026amp;\u0022\u003EDonate to Chris Ruffin Leadership Award\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESymposium\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EAGENDA\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDay 1: Thursday, April 23, 2026\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E~ \u003Cstrong\u003EKickoff and Networking ~\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2:00 p.m. - Opening Remarks from BioE Program Deputy Director, Levi Wood\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2:30 p.m. - Icebreaker \/ Networking Roundtable Discussions\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3:30 p.m. - \u003Cstrong\u003EOpening Keynote Presentation:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u201cFrom Grad School to Industry: Lessons Learned\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E - Distinguished BioE Alumnus\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E5:00 p.m. - Networking Dinner, Graduate Student Poster Session\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDay 2: Friday, April 24, 2026\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E~ Research, Professional Branding, and Collaborations ~\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E10:00 a.m. - Lab tours led by graduate students\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E11:00 a.m. - Campus tours\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E12:00 p.m. - Lunch and Learn Panel: Academic-Industry Collaborations\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1:30 p.m. - Interactive Session: Building Your Professional Brand to Increase Impact\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2:30 p.m. - Reflections on Maintaining Connections within the GT BioEngineering Community\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3:30 p.m. - \u003Cstrong\u003EClosing Keynote Presentation:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u201cThe Future of Bioengineering\u201d \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E- Distinguished BioE Alumnus\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E5:00 p.m. - Closing Dinner Reception - \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatechhotel.com\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Hotel \u0026amp; 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