The 2025 Tester Symposium Logo. Original artwork by Kai Smart.

The 49th Annual Albert L. Tester Memorial Symposium will be held April 9-11, 2025 in the Information Technology Center Room 105. The three-day event will include student presentations, a poster session, and a subsequent soirée. Oral presentations will consist of either 5-minute rapid-fire talks or full-length 12-minute presentations. There will also be a poster session held on the afternoon of Wednesday April 9th at the MSB and HIG open areas (first floor lanai and courtyard).

This year’s theme, Hoʻokele ʻIke: Navigating Knowledge in Life Sciences, draws inspiration from the art of navigation and the journey of discovery in the life sciences. Rooted in the Hawaiian concept of wayfinding, this theme highlights the importance of integrating diverse knowledge systems, disciplines, and methodologies to chart innovative paths in scientific research. By navigating with both traditional and modern tools, researchers can illuminate connections between community, culture, and science, fostering a shared vision for a sustainable future.

Abstract Submissions Are Due March 7th, 2025! 

Submit abstracts here: https://forms.gle/uE16PzhC6MfoUsn87

Please reach out to testerms@hawaii.edu if you have any questions and keep an eye out on our website for more announcements.