Round I schedule and consultation booking — updated September 19
Announcement · September 18, 2026 · Updated September 19
Round I schedule and consultation booking
Updated September 19: the instructor-led bridge continues through Friday, September 25. Round I now begins Monday, September 28, and ends Monday, October 19.
The September 19 schedule update supersedes the dates originally announced here. The Round I assignment table and course schedule contain the revised dates: Yizhou Li will present on September 28, followed by Rohan Mecheri on September 30. All Round I dates have moved one class meeting later; topics and speaker order are unchanged. Consultation windows below are unchanged.
There are now seven presentations per round, with three presentations per student over the semester. Later-round dates remain provisional. Please check your assigned date and contact the instructor promptly if you have a conflict.
Book your preparation consultation
Book a 20-minute Round I consultation on Calendly. Choose a time before your presentation. The consultation windows are:
| Date | Eastern time |
|---|---|
| Friday, September 18 | 4:20–5:20 PM |
| Monday, September 21 | 4:40–5:40 PM |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 4:00–5:20 PM |
| Friday, September 25 | 4:00–5:00 PM |
The booking page shows the currently available slots. Meetings are in the instructor’s office, Wean Hall 7127. Please submit the preparation document before your consultation, as described in the syllabus.
The Course notes page contains the topic packets and other preparation materials.