ATLAS Research Symposium 2026
The schedule for this years ATLAS 2026 Symposium can be found here.
The ATLAS Research Symposium will take place from April 8th to 10th, 2026. This three-day event will feature four key components:
- Academic Talks: Presented primarily by graduate students, fulfilling their public presentation requirement.
- Poster Session: Designed mainly for undergraduate students to showcase their research.
- Keynote Speakers: Experts from industry and academia will provide insights into emerging topics in geoscience.
- Banquet Dinner: A networking opportunity where students can engage with industry and academic professionals.
This year, both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate in Poster and Oral Presentations, with the following priorities:
- Poster Presentations: Priority will be given to undergraduate students.
- Oral Presentations: Priority will be given to graduate students.
The ATLAS Symposium has become a valued tradition in our department, and we strongly encourage all students to take part. Click here to view the full schedule for the ATLAS 2026 Symposium. The Schedule Overview can be found below.
THANKS TO ALL OUR 2026 SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS!
Breakfast, Academic Talks & Poster Session to take place in ESB 1-39.
Keynote Talks to take place in Tory 1-36.
Geography and Planning Year-End Student Showcase to take place in the UCOMM Atrium.
| Time | Wed 8 April | Thu 9 April | Fri 10 April |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 | Breakfast | ||
| 9:45 | Welcome to Symposium | Introduction to Day | Introduction to Day |
| 10:00 | Hard Rock & Geochemistry | Quaternary/Oceanography | Basin Research, Sedimentology & Paleontology |
| 10:15 | |||
| 10:30 | |||
| 10:45 | |||
| 11:00 | Break | ||
| 11:15 | Hard Rock & Geochemistry | Quaternary/Oceanography | Basin Research, Sedimentology & Paleontology |
| 11:30 | |||
| 11:45 | |||
| 12:00 | Dr Dan Shugar | Dr Léa Ravensbergen | Dr Philip Fralick |
| 12:15 | |||
| 12:30 | |||
| 12:45 | |||
| 1:00 | Lunch Break | ||
| 2:00 | Remote Sensing/Geophysics | Human Geography & Urban Planning | Basin Research, Sedimentology & Paleontology |
| 2:15 | |||
| 2:30 | |||
| 2:45 | |||
| 3:00 | Break | ||
| 3:15 | Remote Sensing/Geophysics | Human Geography & Urban Planning | Environmental Geology |
| 3:30 | |||
| 3:45 | |||
| 4:00 | Poster Session | Geography & Planning Showcase | Banquet, 5-7pm |
| 4:15 | |||
| 4:30 | |||
| 4:45 | |||
| 5:00 | |||
| 5:15 | |||
The closing Banquet of the 2026 ATLAS Symposium will take place at the Saskatchewan Room, University Club, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets for presentors (talks, posters) are free. Tickets for non-presenters are $35. All students, faculty, and staff within the department are invited to attend.
Donations are welcome!
To register for a banquet ticket, and to inform us of any dietary restrictions, please click here. Deadline: April 7th.
