Friday, April 19, 2024 | All-Day Event
Badges required for all attendees
Research Day (RD2024) is an exciting opportunity for all Spelman students to showcase their creative scholarship and research excellence. Traditionally, approximately 1,000 students, staff and faculty attend this campus-wide event which includes over 200 student presenters from various majors including but not limited to Art & Visual Culture, Biology, Chemistry, English, Music, Economics, Religion, Dance Performance, Political Science, Education, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Why Participate? At Spelman College, we strongly encourage student researchers to actively engage in Research Day for its multifaceted benefits. This event not only facilitates meaningful connections with peers, faculty, and mentors but also positions students as advocates for undergraduate research. Participation enhances professional profiles, adding depth to resumes and signaling a commitment to academic excellence. Beyond showcasing findings, Research Day provides a dynamic learning experience, refining essential career skills. It celebrates mentorship, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of academic exploration at Spelman College, and inspiring future scholars. Seize this pivotal opportunity to reflect on achievements, set new goals, and contribute to the culture of intellectual exploration.
Time | Event | Location |
7:30 am | Check-In & Cont. Breakfast |
Various Locations |
8:30 am | Welcome & Greetings |
Cosby Auditorium |
9:00 am - 11:15 am | Oral Presentations & Performances | Various Locations |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Greetings Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, Spelman College President Panel Discussion Intimate Conversation about what mentorship means: Undergraduate Research & Creative Pursuits Faculty and Student Panelist (TBD) |
Sisters Chapel |
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm |
Lunch Break Sponsor's Networking Luncheon Presenter & Judges Networking Lunceon |
Various Locations |
2:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Poster Presentations & Exhibits | Wellness Center |
4:30 pm | Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks Pamela Scott-Johnson, Ph.D., Provost Tasha R. Inniss, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Research Brandi Taylor, C’2001, Undergraduate Research & Training Programs Manager, ORIC |
Cosby Auditorium |
Closing Reception (immediately following Awards Ceremony) |
For any questions about Research Day 2024, please reach out to us at researchday@spelman.edu
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