This page will provide frequently asked questions and answers. If your question is not addressed below, please email gsesymposiumlai2022@gmail.com and someone from the planning team will get back to you!

How does a virtual Symposium work?

Each individual session will be held as a Zoom meeting. You will be required to download the latest version of Zoom the day before the conference. Instructions are available at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Upgrade-update-to-the-latest-version The Zoom link for each session will appear on the schedule and be emailed to registered participants the day before the Symposium. Depending on room settings you may need to be admitted from the waiting room, or you may need to sign into Zoom on your computer with your UB account.

For more help with Zoom please see UBIT’s Zoom help page at http://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/zoom.html

How long is each session?

Concurrent paper sessions are scheduled for 30 minutes. This allows for 20 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A.

Panel sessions are 50-60 minutes in length and the amount of time for each presentation is decided by the individual panel.

Poster sessions are not formal presentations, but rather scheduled time for presenters to be available for questions from Symposium participants.

How do I update Zoom?

Instructions to help you are available at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Upgrade-update-to-the-latest-version. You can also test your zoom software at https://zoom.us/test. If you need assistance, please contact the UBIT at https://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/help

Will sessions be recorded?

Sessions will not be recorded.

How do I ask a question during a session?

Please use Zoom’s raise hand feature or type in the chat box. For specifics, please see https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/200941109-Participant-controls-in-a-meeting