Mellon Forum

The Mellon Senior Forum is one of the special benefits of being a senior at Yale. It provides seniors an opportunity to present on their research, most often the topic of their senior essay. Everyone in attendance has the chance to learn what their fellow classmates are doing in that “other major” in an informal and convivial setting. The talks, generally 10-15 minutes in length, are about works in progress rather than a finished project — these works in progress make for some of the most interesting presentations, as questions from the audience can help the speaker crystallize their ideas.