The Schar PhD Student Association (SPSA) is a student-run organization for all Ph.D. students in the Schar School. It provides a platform for professional and intellectual support, student-led initiatives, and opportunities for greater student interaction and collaboration. We sponsor a variety of events to help students progress through the program. Check out our events details for Fall 2024 below!
SPSA Roundtable. Sign-up for the presentation here.

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September 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The PhD Research Workshops, in the format of “mini conferences,” offer students the opportunity to present their ongoing research and receive constructive feedback from faculty and other students.
Please sign up for any one of the three workshops HERE.
For further information: Contact Abu Bakkar Siddique ([email protected]).
Fall 2018 Workshops Schedule:
– Tuesday, 9/18, 2-4pm
– Wednesday, 10/24, 2-4pm
– Thursday, 11/15, 2-4pm
All events will be held at Founders Hall (Arlington Campus) Room 602.