The LTI Student Research Symposium is designed to increase awareness of research conducted by students within the LTI. It provides an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback from LTI members who may not be in their immediate research circles. At the same time, it offers LTI members with a sample of the wide range of student research topics being pursued at the LTI.

In addition to fostering discussion and interaction among LTI members, the timing of the Symposium makes it particularly useful for incoming students. While the IC research talks provide new students with information about research in the LTI, SRS presentations will give them a more clear idea of what current students in the LTI are working on.