The poster sessions provide an informal forum at which each affiliated laboratory can present its research projects. This event allows first and second year students and new postdoctoral fellows to learn of the various research opportunities and to gain additional familiarity with faculty. It also helps students with the selection of laboratory rotations. All first and second year immunology students are encouraged to attend this event. Senior graduate students and postdoctoral fellows often stand by the posters to answer questions and exchange ideas.
Most faculty members attend and actively participate in discussions.
The Immunology Program requires that all students serve as a teaching assistant for one semester without additional compensation. We also allow students to fulfill this requirement by performing education related Community Service. Several immunology graduate students have participated in such volunteer services. This year's retreat will be at the Watervile Valley Conference Center in New Hampshire which will provide an excellent location for students to meet faculty on an informal basis. The scientific program includes poster sessions and numerous seminars.