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Annual Student Research Symposium to Make Mahoney Arena Debut, April 25

Annual Student Research Symposium to Make Mahoney Arena Debut, April 25

Student pointing at her research work and explaining it to group of others.

The yearly showcase of faculty-mentored student research projects will be back with a record number of presentations, and will be held for the first time in the Leo D. Mahoney Arena.

The Student Research Symposium showcases the breadth and depth of the student research opportunities, all of which are thanks to the tireless dedication of the extraordinary ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ University faculty.

— Associate Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship, Margaret McClure

The annual Student Research Symposium offers a distinctive chance to learn about student research through live poster presentations. While the focus is on undergraduate research, presenters will also include master's program and doctoral students. All five schools will participate, representing nearly every major and a wide array of interdisciplinary minors. 

More than 150 faculty-mentored, individual student research projects will showcase work that is beyond typical coursework, according to Margaret McClure, associate vice provost for research and scholarship.

“The scope and quality of faculty mentorship of student research projects is really unique to ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ and truly sets our student experience apart from that of students at other institutions,” said McClure. “The Student Research Symposium showcases the breadth and depth of the student research opportunities, all of which are thanks to the tireless dedication of the extraordinary ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ University faculty.”

The symposium offers a comprehensive schedule, allowing visitors to delve into a wide range of research topics. Here's a breakdown of the day's sessions: 

Session I: Capstone and Course-Based Projects (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Session II: Faculty-Mentored Independent Student Research Projects (1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Session III: Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies Capstone Projects (3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.) 

Concurrent events include:

  • Visual and Performing Arts Student Exhibition (10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) in 
  • Center for Social Impact End of Year Celebration (5 p.m.) in the Kelley Center

The Symposium will be held in the Mahoney Arena for the first time this year, allowing attendees to experience the research on an even grander scale.

To learn more about this year’s Student Research Symposium, and to see highlights from the 2023 Symposium, visit fairfield.edu/symposium.  

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