Bellarmine Symposium on STEM and Society

Workshops

Looking for tailored guidance on your research? We offer dedicated workshops where authors can ask questions and receive direct support. Add your email here to register.

Workshops

Looking for tailored guidance on your research? We offer dedicated workshops where authors can ask questions and receive direct support. Add your email here to register.

Looking for tailored guidance on your research? We offer research workshops for authors to ask questions about submissions. Register here by adding your email.

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BELLARMINE SYMPOSIUM ON STEM AND SOCIETY

2026 Founding Cohort

October 2026

The inaugural Bellarmine Symposium on STEM and Society is a holistic look into how advances can both benefit and harm society. All work will be peer-reviewed before presentation and publication.

Poster and oral presentation awards

All accepted submissions will be published

45% of accepted students had research experience

1 in 3 accepted students to UPenn engaged in research

Intellectual Vitality key to Stanford admissions

2.4% Regular Action acceptance rate

BENEFIT

The Bellarmine Symposium on STEM and Society gives student authors the opportunity to publish academic research, compete for awards, and deeply explore their interests while distinguishing themselves among peers in selective admissions.

This symposium focuses on three main topics.

Submitting as a student author lets you explore your interests further than peers. Click on each topic for more information.

ADVANCEMENT

CHALLENGES

AI & Society

ADVANCEMENT

CHALLENGES

AI & Society

TOPICS

This symposium focuses on the topics to the left.

Submitting as a student author lets you explore your interests further than peers. Click on each topic for more information.

This symposium focuses on three main topics.

Submitting as a student author lets you explore your interests further than peers. Click on each topic for more information.

Resources

Poster Abstract Template

Extended Abstract Template

Full Call For Papers

DETAILS

For requirements on sections, formatting, and other more intricate details, refer to our full call for papers and template

This symposium focuses on three main topics.

Submitting as a student author lets you explore your interests further than peers. Click on each topic for more information.

Poster Abstract Template

Extended Abstract Template

Full Call For Papers

Resources

Workshops

Looking for tailored guidance on your research? We offer research workshops for authors to ask questions about submissions. Register here by adding your email.

Workshops

Looking for tailored guidance on your research? We offer dedicated workshops where authors can ask questions and receive direct support. Add your email here to register.

Early

Early: May 13

02D 08H 41M 07S

May 13

Summer

104D 08H 41M 07S

August 23

Summer: August 23

DATES

Authors can submit to two rounds: Early and Summer. Early round is due May 13 and Summer round is due August 25.

TRACKS

Authors can submit to two tracks: the Poster Track and the Oral Track

POSTER

For straightforward projects with meaningful impact that do not require extensive reporting or layered methodologies.

Poster Abstract Template

Advantage

Best for recognition with straightforward projects

Awards

Best poster wins an award recognizing excellence and distinction.

Publication

Poster abstracts are published within the official symposium proceedings

Presentation

Research is showcased at the symposium through a poster

ORAL

For impactful projects demonstrating rigorous analysis, thoughtful research, and meaningful outcomes, with exceptional work recognized through a dedicated speaking opportunity.

Extended Abstract Template

Advantage

Best for standing out among other students in competitive admissions

Presentation

Research is delivered in a dedicated 10-minute oral speech at the symposium

Awards

The best oral presentation is recognised for extraordinary impact and quality through a dedicated award

Publication

Extended abstracts are published through the official symposium proceedings

2026 Founding Cohort

BELLARMINE SYMPOSIUM ON STEM AND SOCIETY

Call For papers

Submit Abstract

Resources

Contact