For 17 years, the Microsystems Annual Research Conference (MARC) has brought together an audience of over 200 every January for a two-day exploration of research achievements. A gathering that prizes personal interactions as much academic presentations, MARC traditionally takes place in New Hampshire, where skiing, snowshoeing, and social activities intermingle with poster sessions and technical talks. So, how could the spirit of MARC be preserved during a pandemic, when coming together is not possible? This was the major challenge faced by MIT student co-chairs Jessica Boles and Qingyun Xie when…
