2026 Internship Symposium

Department of Computer Science, Virginia Tech


Internship Symposium

Join the CS@VT Intern Symposium to celebrate the internship and co-op achievements of Virginia Tech students! Connect with students and faculty to discover how computing skills translate to real-world industry practice.

Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Data and Decision Sciences (DDS) Atrium

Interns 🧑‍💻

Present a Poster Showcasing Your Industry Experience!

Students 🧑‍🎓

Discover How Computing Skills Translate to Real-World Practice!

Faculty 🧑‍🏫

Learn What Industry Looks for and How to Help Students Prepare!

Call for Posters

We welcome poster submissions that outline your industry internship experiences. Poster content should include:

  • Background: Your name along with the company where you completed your internship and title your internship position.
  • Experience: An overview of your internship project and overall experience.
  • Technical Skills: Technical skills necessary for your internship and any technical challenges you overcame.
  • Social Skills: Describe any social or interpersonal skills that were essential for collaboration.
  • Connection to VT: What courses prepared you for success in your internship position? In addition, which concepts are missing in the VT curriculum that you think should be added?

Students presenting a poster at the symposium will:

🏅 Receive a ribbon attached to your nametag for the Fall 2026 CS@VT Career Fair indicating your participation in the symposium;
📖 Have your poster and background information included in a printed booklet to be shared with employers and industry partners; and
📢 Be invited to present your poster at other CS@VT events (e.g., prospective student info session, etc.)!

Submission Details

Deadline: September 6, 2026
Poster: Prepare your poster according to the following guidelines:
  1. Make your posters 36" x 48" (or 48" x 36").
  2. All posters must be printed by the technical staff (We cannot print multiple versions because of typos and changes!).
  3. Avoid low-resolution graphics! 72dpi web graphics pixelate at poster size.
  4. Make your poster accessible (use high contrast colors, large and readable fonts, etc.).
  5. Use suggested tools for layout design (i..e, Microsoft Powerpoint, Apple Pages, Google Slides, ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini/Copilot/HokieAI, etc.).
  6. Submit your poster as a pdf.
  7. Students should be prepared to answer questions from attendees about their industry experiences...
  8. But are also encouraged to explore other posters with relevant roles at the symposium!

Registration

This event is open to all students, faculty, and guests interested in learning about CS-related internship opportunities and experiences. Registration is only needed for presenting a poster at the event. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to present posters showcasing their industry experiences.

Please use this form to submit your poster for the 2026 CS@VT Intern Symposium!