Schedule at a Glance
The opening plenary session will feature Steve Goodman and John Ioannidis of Stanford University. They will set the stage for two days packed with ideas and discussion. The closing plenary, entitled “The Radical Prescription for Change,” will be presented by Andrew Gelman (Columbia University), Xiao-Li Meng (Harvard University), and Marcia McNutt (President, National Academy of Sciences).
The program includes many opportunities to network, with dedicated time to provide input during Q&A segments in each session.
Below is a brief overview of the symposium schedule. Be sure to check back often as more information becomes available.
Wednesday, October 11
| 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Opening Plenary Session |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (on own) |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Opening Reception |
Thursday, October 12
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (on own) |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Final Plenary Session |
| 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Closing Session (“Take the Mic”) |