How can I sign up to give a talk at GLSIAM 2025?

You will be given an option to sign up for a minisymposium or poster session talk while filling out the registration form. Please make sure to do this before September 5, 2026.

How are minisymposia scheduled at GLSIAM 2026?

The organizers will use the talk title and keywords provided during registration to place speakers into minisymposia on related topics. We will also take into account the seniority levels and home institutions of the registered participants.
The organizers' aim is to keep each minisymposium as coherent as possible subject matter-wise, while also varying the institutions and seniority level of the speakers, in order to maximize the networking opportunities that the minisymposium offers to each of its participants.

I'd like to organize a minisymposium. Can I do that?

As mentioned in the previous question, the conference organizers will put together the minisymposia by default. However, if you'd like to organize a minisymposium yourself, you're welcome to do so, as long as the composition of the speakers in your proposed session aligns with the organizers' goals for the conference (see the previous question).
At a practical level, what this means is a group of four speakers, with the following requirements:
(1) at least two different position types represented, from the following list
(a) student or postdoc,
(b) lecturer or similar position
(c) pre-tenured professor
(d) tenured professor,
(e) industry position
(2) at most two speakers from the same institution.

REGISTER HERE TO ADD A MINI SYMPOSIUM

All four speakers should be registered by the Sept. 5 deadline. Please email before Sept. 5, with the names of the confirmed speakers.
Finally, we hope that if you put together a minisymposium, that you will also be willing to chair the session.

Is there a hotel block of rooms for this conference?

Faculty may be able to use the government rates at hotels in the area. If so, the hotel may ask for a government ID or faculty ID at checkin.

Flying into Purdue

Traveling to campus has never been easier thanks to the Purdue University Airport (LAF), located just minutes from the heart of campus. The airport offers convenient commercial service with connections through Chicago O'Hare, providing access to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Visitors can enjoy the convenience of arriving directly in West Lafayette, with easy access to campus lodging, dining, and event venues. Purdue Airport also offers affordable parking and a streamlined travel experience compared to larger regional airports. 

To learn more about flight schedules and book travel through Purdue Airport, visit the Purdue University Airport Flight Information page or browse the Purdue University Airport website. 

Lodging:

Purdue West Lafayette is very walkable, and the Union Club Hotel in the Purdue Memorial Union is a convenient on-campus location for overnight visitors.  

There are a variety of other lodging options in the Greater Lafayette area — some within walking distance. Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is a great resource to locate nearby hotels, campgrounds and vacation rentals to fit your needs.  

Faculty may be able to use the government rate at area hotels. If faculty ask the government rate, please note that the hotel may ask to present a government ID or faculty ID at checkin.

Map of Purdue

Purdue events calendar

Parking Instructions for the Purdue Memorial Union (PMU)
Guests attending an event in the Purdue Memorial Union are encouraged to park in the Grant Street Parking Garage, located at 120 N. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906. The garage is connected to the Purdue Memorial Union and provides convenient access to the union. Visitor parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and hourly parking rates apply.

Alternative Parking Options

• University Street North Garage – Located a short walk from the Purdue Memorial Union. Visitor parking is available, and payment can be made using the ParkMobile app.
• Harrison Street Parking Garage – Located at 719 Clinic Drive, approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the PMU. Hourly parking rates apply, with a daily maximum.

Please allow extra time for parking and walking to the venue, especially during busy campus event periods. For additional campus parking information, visit the Purdue Parking Map.

Flying into Purdue

Traveling to campus has never been easier thanks to the Purdue University Airport (LAF), located just minutes from the heart of campus. The airport offers convenient commercial service with connections through Chicago O'Hare, providing access to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Visitors can enjoy the convenience of arriving directly in West Lafayette, with easy access to campus lodging, dining, and event venues. Purdue Airport also offers affordable parking and a streamlined travel experience compared to larger regional airports. 

To learn more about flight schedules and book travel through Purdue Airport, visit the Purdue University Airport Flight Information page or browse the Purdue University Airport website.