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 (Cosby, Upton Tent, Science Center) |
| 8:30 am - 8:45 am | Welcome & Greetings Quad Chair Welcome Guidance for the Day |
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, E.D., Academic Center Auditorium |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Oral Presentations & Performances Session A |
Various Locations (Cosby, Giles, Rockefeller Arts, Science Center, Tapley) |
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Oral Presentations & Performances Session B |
Various Locations (Cosby, Giles, Rockefeller Arts, Science Center, Tapley) |
| 11:30 am - 12:45 pm |
Mid-Day SessionQuad Chair Introduction Celeste Lee, Ph.D. Research Day Quad Chair for the Social Sciences & Education, 2023 & 2024
Greetings Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH President
Panel Discussion "Exploring Mentorship's Impact on Students Engaged in Undergraduate Research & Creative Pursuits"
Moderator: Janina Jeff, PhD, C’ 2007 (Illumina)
Special Thanks Brandi Taylor, C’2001 Undergraduate Research & Training Programs Manager, ORIC
GIVEAWAYS |
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, E.D., Academic Center Auditorium |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Lunch Break Sponsor's Networking Luncheon Presenter & Judges Networking Lunceon |
Various Locations |
| 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Poster Presentations & Exhibits (Group 1) |
Wellness Center |
| 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm | Poster & Exhibit Public Presentations (Group 2) |
Wellness Center |
| 4:15 pm | Closing Session
Remarks Pamela Scott-Johnson, Ph.D. Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
Awards Ceremony Moderated by Quad Chairs from Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences & Education
Acknowledgements Tasha R. Inniss, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Research ORIC
GIVEAWAYS |
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, E.D., Academic Center Auditorium |
For any questions about Research Day 2024, please reach out to us at researchday@spelman.edu
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