Round I begins September 25
Announcement · September 18, 2026
Round I begins September 25
The instructor-led bridge will continue through Wednesday, September 23. Round I presentations begin Friday, September 25.
The updated Round I assignment table and course schedule are now posted. Yizhou Li will present on September 25, followed by Rohan Mecheri on September 28. All other Round I presentation dates and all remaining students’ topic assignments 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.