Annual Student Symposium

Each year, NYC students present projects inspired by New York Harbor — spanning research, engineering, art, advocacy, and environmental justice.

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Symposium Logistics: How to Get There and Have a Great Time!

Dec

09

Symposium Logistics: How to Get There and Have a Great Time!

Symposium: Guest Reviewer Training

Dec

10

Symposium: Guest Reviewer Training

Symposium: Last Minute Logistics Q&A

Dec

11

Symposium: Last Minute Logistics Q&A

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Intro to Symposium

Last Minute Logistics Q&A

Join the Billion Oyster Project Education Team online to review last-minute logistics and get your questions answered before the Symposium.

12th Annual Student Symposium

NYC students present research and projects centered on local waterways at our annual celebration of Climate Action Day.

Guest Reviewer Training

A one-hour training session for volunteer guest reviewers preparing for the Student Symposium.

How to Get There and Have a Great Time!

An online info session covering ferry logistics, timeline, materials pickup, and everything you need for a great Symposium day.

Highlights

Free for all Billion Oyster Project partner schools
Students present research to expert reviewers
Spans science, engineering, art, and advocacy
Schools from all five boroughs participate
Held annually on Governors Island

What to Know

For Teachers

Register your class through the BOP portal. Attend the Symposium Logistics Zoom session to learn about ferry schedules, materials pickup, and the day's timeline.

For Guest Reviewers

Volunteer to review student presentations! Attend the Guest Reviewer Training (1 hour on Zoom) to learn about your role and day-of logistics.

Getting There

The Symposium takes place on Governors Island. Ferry departs from Battery Maritime Building (10 South St. Slip 7). Specific times shared at the logistics session.