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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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The annual YA Conference is organised and hosted by the Young Academics Coordination Team. Every year 30-40 Phd and Post-doc researchers are invited to attend the YA conference to present their work, share their ideas and most importantly receive critical feedback. Applications are open to all YA members and candidates are selected on the basis of their abstract submission. The conference is limited in size so as to provide an optimal environment for presentation, discussion and personal feedback on evolving academic work. Teh YA conference is attending by internationally renowned scholars who deliver keynote speeches and provide mentorship throughout the conference as track chairs.
All papers submitted to the YA Conference are considered for a best paper award. This award provides the opportunity to the recipient to receive targeted feedback on their work, resulting in a recognised publication with the supporting journal.