MaP Graduate Symposium

The MaP Graduate Symposium & MaP Award Final is an annual event for the ETH Materials and Processes community. Originally organised by the MRC and MaP, it is now hosted by MaP Doctoral School. Each year, around 180 people attend the symposium, showcasing their research and networking across departments.

MaP Graduate Symposium 2025

20th anniversary edition
of the annual meetup of the ETH Materials and Processes community

Thursday, 19 June 2025, ETH Zentrum
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Registration: external page Link

Programme

Talks - Posters - Images - Networking
MaP Award Final

Download Programme (download) (PDF, 64 KB)

Important deadlines

7 May 2025: Submit an abstract for a talk/poster or an image for the contest
28 May 2025: Register for attending without contribution

Programme Details

A young woman at the speaker's desk making a quotes notion with her hands.

Twelve selected doctoral students
will have the opportunity to hold a scientific talk in front of a large audience
and provide insight into their Materials and Processes research projects.
Attendees can answer quiz questions and compete for the title of the MaP Mastermind.
Like last year, a postdoc/senior scientist will provide detailed feedback on the presentation after the symposium.

How to apply

2 guys, seen from behind, hanging up a scientific poster on a poster wall

Research posters from early-career researchers in Materials & Processes on display
All poster presenters will pitch their poster in front of the audience in one minute (no visual aid)
Attendees can answer poster quiz questions to enter the MaP Poster Jackpot and provide feedback on challenges that poster presenters have encountered in their research.
MaP Gold/Silver/Bronze Poster Prizes for the best posters selected by a jury (contest for MaP doctoral students only)
Additional thematic industry poster prizes

How to apply

A range of research images on display
Showing the beauty in Materials & Processes
Competing for the MaP Best Image Prize

How to submit an image

The MaP Award: A sphere made from 12 different materials (on a metal socket)

The finalists (who will be selected at the end of March) will present their research
to convince a jury of experts from academia and industry
and determine the most promising doctoral thesis of ETH Zurich in Materials & Processes submitted in 2024

More info here

A large paper with lots of illustrations on it, and a man putting on the last touches (the illustrator)

An illustrator will accompany the event
Recording presentations, discussions, and interactions with his sharp pen
Presenting a summary of the day in graphics to conclude the event

People standing in front of a buffet with glasses and sandwiches

Conclude an inspiring day at the networking reception
Talk to colleagues from other departments and research groups
Plan the next crossdisplinary activities together
Meet our industry partners in an informal setting
Enjoy snacks and drinks offered by MaP Doctoral School

Organising Committee 2025

Karen Antorveza (D-ARCH)
Johanna Byloff (D-MATL)
Judith Gómez Cuyàs (D-MATL)
Ines Kraeim (D-MAVT)
Hekun Kuang (D-MATL)
Luca Marin (D-MATL)
Mélanie Rouèche (D-BAUG)
Simon Scherrer (D-MATL)
Dan Vivas Glaser (D-BAUG)
Josephine Baer (MaP)
Klara Berg (MaP)
Barbara Lau (MaP)

Previous MaP Graduate Symposia

Questions & Support

to the MaP Doctoral School team.