The Symposium for Research Administrators is an exciting opportunity to establish connections and expand the knowledge of research administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This year, symposium attendees will be offered a variety of in-person concurrent sessions to choose from depending on their interests. We will also hold discussion groups and roundtables to dive more deeply into research administration topics. Throughout the day we will touch on issues that involve multiple stages of the award life cycle. The Symposium aims to strengthen collaboration through shared learning experiences and conversation. We hope you enjoy the variety of topics, speakers, and networking opportunities!
Dr. Bick serves as the Assistant Professor of Precision Pest Ecology and Extension Specialist for field and forage crops at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She runs the Original Digital Entomology Lab. Her background is in entomology - with degrees from Cornell University (B.S. in Entomology) and the University of California, Davis (M.S. and Ph.D. in Entomology).
The Bick Lab research group focuses on applied agroecology, digital entomology (through modeling and technology), and spatial population biology. Dr. Bick holds multiple patents in support of the lab's goal of developing tools and strategies in support of data-driven precision management practices, including one recently on the Insect Eavesdropper.
This year, the 11th Annual Symposium for Research Administrators will include a new $75 registration fee. The fee helps support the overall symposium experience, including concurrent educational sessions, keynote presentation, and meals.
Please register and pay in full by October 2, 2026, to secure your participation at the conference. Registration includes workshops, keynote session, and meals.
All registrations must be paid in full by October 2, 2026. Registrations that carry a balance due after the payment deadline are subject to cancellation.
Registrations may be cancelled by emailing RED@rsp.wisc.edu.
Registration fees are refunded in full for cancellations on or before October 2; all cancellations and no shows after the deadline are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time up to the start of the event. This policy supersedes the default cancellation message on your invoice.
If using departmental funds, please submit a Worktag for payment during the registration process or by emailing payments@ohr.wisc.edu. Include the cost center, fund, function, and program/grant/gift number.
We accept Mastercard and VISA; we are unable to accept credit card payments by phone. We are unable to accept University of Wisconsin purchasing card payments (see above for instructions to use departmental funds).
If paying by check, send your check, payable to UW-Madison Learning and Talent Development, for the total amount due to: 21 N. Park St, Suite 5101, Madison, WI 53715
To download a copy of your registration receipt, please visit the Learning and Talent Development website, select “Review your course history,” login to your account using your email and password, visit “My Registrations and Learning Transcript,” and click on the appropriate event to obtain a copy of your receipt. Funding string payments will be visible in Workday after they have been processed.
If you need an accommodation to attend this event, please contact RED@rsp.wisc.edu. All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date, but cannot guarantee they will be met.
All dietary requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date, but cannot guarantee they will be met.
For dietary accommodations at this event and to update your account, please do one of the following:
No, all sessions are in-person only at Union South.
Conference presentations, and associated presentation materials, will be available in the conference app for a minimum of six months. For more information on the accessing the app, review the Conference Event App website.
In addition, we are working on making some of the sessions available via the Symposium REDux program, which will be offered virtually to all community members and available after the event. Check back for more details.
Plan well ahead of time for transportation. You can expect delays due to congestion and construction in the immediate area. Parking is limited near Union South; it is recommended to purchase daily parking in advance to ensure availability. Alternate methods of transportation (carpool, walking, biking, public transportation) are highly encouraged.
While parking cannot be guaranteed by the Symposium organizers, you may request an advance daily permit from Transportation Services
When filling out the form:
Individual registration is the preferred method for multiple attendees from the same unit. Please provide the funding information to each attendee and ask them to self-register here.
For individuals seeking departmental support for the registration fee, we have prepared a letter outlining the value of Symposium participation and the professional development opportunities it provides, which attendees may share with their manager or unit leadership when requesting funding assistance.
Letter to Support Symposium Attendance
