Stark Summer Science Symposium

a student presents research on a poster to attendees at the symposium The Stark Summer Science Symposium was initiated in 2019 and has since become an annual event enabling trainees to connect and share their research. The symposium provides a platform for predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees to present research, exchange ideas and network with one another.

Predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees are involved in a series of talks and poster sessions representing all of the major research focus areas of Stark Neurosciences Research Institute. Awards are presented for the best posters and oral presentations. The symposium also includes breakout sessions on mentoring, career development, grant writing and more — furthering Stark Neurosciences Research Institute's focus on developing the next generation of neuroscience researchers.

Register for the 2025 symposium!

The 2025 Stark Summer Science Symposium is July 21-22, 2025 at the University Tower and Hine Hall. Register by July 17 to attend. Interested in presenting your research? Submit your abstracts by June 16 if you are a trainee at the IU School of Medicine. Any further questions can be sent to Sarah Castle, event services specialist.

Submit your abstracts

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Silvia Fossati, PhD

Interim Director of the Alzheimer's Center at Temple University
Associate Professor
Department of Neural Sciences
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences
Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics and Vascular Research
Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University

Parking and Location Information

The symposium will take place at University Tower and Hine Hall on the IU Indianapolis campus in downtown Indianapolis.

University Tower: 911 W North St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Hine Hall: 875 W North Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Attendees are encouraged to park in the University Tower Garage for convenient access. Hourly rates apply for all garage parking.

Tower Garage (875 W North St, Indianapolis, IN 46202) – elevator access to the venue

Additional parking may be available:

North Street Garage (819 W North St) – skywalk access to venue
Gateway Garage (525 N Blackford St) – 5-minute walk to the venue

For campus parking maps and real-time availability, visit the IU Indianapolis Parking Services website.

Award nominations and symposium judging

Nominate a Stark Neurosciences Research Institute investigator or staff member for mentorship or service awards — which will be presented at the science symposium — by June 27. If you are interested in judging at the symposium, fill out the interest form.