2023 *NSPIRE Symposium

The annual *NSPIRE Symposium is a unique venue for students and faculty from all campuses to discuss research ideas and foster new professional relationships. The 2023 annual symposium, #NSPIRE2023, will be an in-person event held Friday, August 4, 2023, from 1:00–5:00 pm at the Innovation Hub on the CSUSM campus.

#NSPIRE2023 is open to students and faculty from all four partner institutions and will include ample opportunity for networking with students and faculty, including a poster session and panel discussions. Current Scripps Research graduate students will share their experiences with the student bodies of CSUSM, Palomar, and MiraCosta.

Symposium Agenda

  • 1:00 Introductory Remarks
  • 1:15 Paul Cognata, MA, MSW – Scripps Research &   SURF Program
  • 1:30 Michaela Medina, 2023 Fellow
  • 2:00 Coffee Break
  • 2:10 Nick Tu, 2023 Fellow
  • 2:40 Graduate Panel 
  • 3:30 Summer Program Application Mentorship (SPAM)
  • 3:35 Caroline Stanton, 2023 Fellow
  • 4:05 ⚡Lightning talk⚡ Sebastian Aguero CSUSM ‘24
  • 4:10 ⚡Lightning talk⚡ Joseph Colin  CSUSM ‘24
  • 4:15 Surveys
  • 4:20 Reception, Posters, and Networking


Directions to the Innovation Hub at CSUSM:
The Innovation Hub is located in the CSUSM Extended Learning BuildingSuite 102.

Parking is conveniently available in Parking Structure 2, within walking distance of the Innovation Hub.   Parking structure (PS2) is located adjacent to the Extended Learning Building. Complimentary parking for the event is available upon request; please email riafe@csusm.edu to request a free parking pass prior to attending or upon arrival. Street parking is also available around the Extended Learning Building.