2026 MIDWEST GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Save the Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Graduate Student Association has begun planning for its annual showcase of graduate and professional student research.
Join us Saturday, April 11, 2025 from 9 AM until 3 PM at Memorial Field House on The University of Toledo Main Campus.
Please monitor this webpage for a full schedule, arrival details, and more on what to expect during the 2026 MGRS. Updates to come soon!
How Does the MGRS Work?
The 2026 MGRS will have four session types: Main Stage, Seminar, Lightning Talks, and Poster.

Main Stage
The Main Stage session will include our keynote speech, lunchtime professional development sessions, and acknowledgements!

Seminar
Our seminar sessions will include 15-minute talks from graduate & professional students from a variety of disciplines.

Lightning Talks
Lightning talks will include 5-minute talks from graduate & professional students from a variety of disciplines.

Poster
The poster session will include all presenters who will be sharing a display of their research/field work with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend this symposium?
This symposium is open to the public!
Who can I contact if I have questions on accessibility or accessibility needs?
Please contact the College of Graduate Studies at GradSuccess@utoledo.edu.
Can I present or attend remotely?
No, we are not offering any remote participation or viewing options this year.
Will there be photography or recording during the symposium?
Yes, the organizers and attendees will be taking pictures and may record presentations.
How Can I Get Involved?
Here are just some of the ways you can support the 2026 MGRS!
1. Sign Up to Be an MGRS Coordinator
Graduate and professional students, you can sign up to serve on the MGRS planning committee! We are seeking coordinators for:
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- Volunteer coordination
- Session scheduling
- Judge recruitment
- Professional development planning
- Outreach and promotions
And more!
Sign Up to Be an MGRS Coordinator Here
2. Be a Day-Of Volunteer for the MGRS
Calling all UToledo students, graduate or undergraduate! The GSA is seeking day-of volunteers for the MGRS. Here are the different ways you can volunteer:
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- Session moderators and timekeepers: Do you enjoy public speaking or want to develop your skills? Introduce our presenters and keep time of seminar presentations! Bonus - you'll get to hear about the amazing research happening in the Midwest.
- Judge & evaluation support: Data entry enthusiasts! Collect judging sheets and tabulate scores.
- Registration: Check presenters, judges, and attendees in at the registration desk!
- Greeting and floating: Friendly faces that direct attendees, presenters, and judges. If you're a people person, this role is for you!
- Got an idea for a volunteer position? Let us know! We welcome students to share their talents with the GSA.
Stay tuned for a volunteer sign-up form coming January 2026!
3. Faculty, Post-Docs, and Industry Professionals: Judge the MGRS
Are you a faculty member or a professional holding a terminal degree? We would be honored to have you evaluate seminar and poster presentations for the 2026 symposium! Stay tuned! The sign-up form will go live in December 2025.
Contact Us
Have questions? Let us know!

MGRS Planning Committee
Graduate Student Association
Email: GSA@utoledo.edu

Yasmeen Hamdah, M.Ed.
Program Manager
Phone: 419.530.2633
Email: Yasmeen.Hamdah@utoledo.edu