2021 Research Symposium
Q/A Session with Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, April 14, Noon – 1 p.m.
A Discussion with Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) President-Elect (Dr. Jeanne Mekolichick): Igniting the Transformative Power of Undergraduate Research
Meet with the CUR President-Elect and learn about faculty and student opportunities in advancing undergraduate research
The Research Symposium is a showcase of student undergraduate and graduate research and creative activity across all campuses. The symposium is a virtual, week-long event occurring in the spring semester, to celebrate the outstanding work of students. Join us to learn about the scholarly projects occurring on all three campuses! This event includes oral and poster presentation sessions as well as keynote speakers and side events for student research development.
This year, a total of 140 students from all disciplines will be presenting their scholarly and creative work. Presentations include a variety of topics from COVID-19 to gender studies. All oral, poster presentations and performances will be prerecorded, ready to watch anytime, and available for Q&A via YouTube throughout the week.
Download the 2021 Program (PDF)
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jeanne Mekolichick
Council on Undergraduate Research, President-Elect
Associate Provost of Academic Programs
Radford University
Igniting the Transformative Power of Undergraduate Research
Q/A Session
Student Presentations
This year’s student presentations are all virtual and accessible throughout the week. Presentations are either oral or poster presentations. You can search all student presentations or view by college by clicking the link below.
Live Events
Monday, April 12, 2021
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Thursday, April 15, 2021
For any issues with Zoom meetings, contact MyTechSupport via phone, email, support ticket, chat, video chat or text message.
Awards
Awards will be announced on this page and emails will be sent out to those that have registered to announce the award winners after the decisions have been made.
Acknowledgments
Symposium Organizers
- Dr. Asli Aslan (Chair), Office of Research, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
- Ms. Ruth L. Baker, Library
- Ms. Carol Cox, Office of Research
- Dr. Francis Desiderio, Honors College
- Dr. Axel Grossman, Parker College of Business
- Ms. Eleanor Haynes, Office of Research
- Ms. Tramelle Daniel, Undergraduate Student Assistant
- Dr. Rami Haddad, Paulson College of Engineering and Computing
- Dr. Kymberly Harris, College of Education
- Dr. Heather Joesting, College of Science and Mathematics
- Dr. Trent Maurer, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Dr. Padmini Shankar, Waters College of Health Professionals
- Dr. Hongjie Wang, College of Arts and Humanities
- Dr. Meca Williams-Johnson, College of Education
Special thanks to all faculty who contributed reviewing abstract submissions and presentations; Library, Office of Career and Professional Development and College of Graduate Studies for moderating live events; University Communications and Marketing and IT Services for their technical support.
Last updated: 4/19/2021