*AT&T Labs Graduate Student Symposium* Big Data Research at AT&T Labs invites outstanding graduate students to apply to a one-day Graduate Student Symposium December 1st, 2017 33 Thomas St., New York City The symposium provides an opportunity for selected graduate students to present their research to AT&T Labs. In addition, AT&T researchers will discuss opportunities for collaboration, offer career advice about working in an industry lab, and describe projects in these areas of active research: Visualization Research Video and Multimedia Analytics Machine Learning Statistical Computing Statistics and Data Science Databases and Data Management *Application Process:* Approximately 10 students will be invited to attend the symposium. The application process is open to students currently enrolled in a PhD program. Women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. *The deadline for submission is October 31st*. Students are asked to submit an abstract for a 20-minute talk about their project in big data research, including but not limited to the topics mentioned above. To apply for the symposium, please submit the following: A current CV A brief description of why you would like to attend the symposium (max 200 words) An abstract describing your presentation (max 1 page) (Optional) A 1-page recommendation letter from an advisor or faculty member familiar with your research. The recommender should email the letter directly to the address provided below, before the application deadline. Applications should be sent to grad-symposium@research.att.com. When submitting your application, please indicate your school, year in your PhD program, area of study, and if you would like to be considered for a travel award. Accepted applicants will be notified by November 6th. http://stats.research.att.com/grad-symposium/