Q: Do I just show up to present my research and go home?
No. You are expected to remain at and participate in the conference for both days. On Monday there are multiple concurrent presentations throughout the day. You are invited to attend your peers' presentations throughout the day. On Tuesday, you are invited to attend the poster session and project displays / demonstrations. There are a full day of conference activities on both days, and attendance will be tracked. -- Dr. Lam
Q: How do the time slots work?
Does it mean we only have to stay in our time slot, like my time slot is 1:30-2:45, and then we can leave? What other conference activities happen during the day?
A: Good question. You and your fellow students are expected to be present on both days of the conference. On the first day of the conference there are three concurrent sessions of talks - each session has multiple rooms where your fellow students will be giving talks. You should aim to choose at least three talks by your fellow students that you will attend. On day 2, there will be poster sessions and then an opportunity to reflect on your experiences in the Vantage One program by completing an exit survey in the afternoon. I will also explain how all this works at the conference opening session on Monday morning. -- Dr. Joanne Fox
Q: Do I have to wear a tuxedo?
No. Dress is business casual. In other words, dress as if you were going to a job interview. Baseball caps and ripped jeans would not be appropriate. -- Dr. Lam
Q: I’M COMING FROM UBCO, WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MY ACCOMMODATION?
CHECK IN: Check-in is any time after 3:00 PM on July 14th. You will be staying in Orchard Commons for three nights. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
CHECK OUT: Check out is by 11:00 AM on July 17th. Any keys not returned will result in a $92.00 + taxes charge per key.
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Bed linens folded on bed upon arrival
- Please bring towels and soap
- Kitchen facilities are not available
- Floor lounges are located on every floor and offer a fridge, microwave, sink and TV.
CHECK OUT: Check out is by 11:00 AM on July 17th. Any keys not returned will result in a $92.00 + taxes charge per key.
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Bed linens folded on bed upon arrival
- Please bring towels and soap
- Kitchen facilities are not available
- Floor lounges are located on every floor and offer a fridge, microwave, sink and TV.