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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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SUMMARY:Last Day to Submit Abstracts (Graduate Research and Creativity Conference 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract Requirements\n\n\nMaximum 250 words\nClearly state the purpose\, methods/approach\, results or outcomes\, and significance/impact \n\nYour faculty advisor must approve your proposal before submission. \n!! You must register for the event as a presenter after submitting your proposal !! \n  \n\nProposal Submission Form\n  \nEvent Registration\n  \nGraduate Research and Creativity Conference Info
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/last-day-to-submit-abstracts-graduate-research-and-creativity-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
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SUMMARY:GSA Sponsored Poster Printing
DESCRIPTION:This year (2026)\, the Graduate Student Association will be covering the cost of poster production (24×36 color posters (no foam backing\, no lamination) for graduate students participating in the Graduate Research and Creativity conference. \nTo make use of this\, graduate students will fill out the Poster Request form and write “Graduate Conference” in the section for Academic department. \nGSA will only cover the cost of the 24×36 color posters (no foam backing or lamination). If they choose to include foam or lamination\, or select a larger size\, GSA will not cover the cost and the student will be charged. \n  \nPoster Printing Request Form\n  \nPowerpoint Poster Template (Optional)\n  \nGraduate Research and Creativity Conference Info
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/gsa-sponsored-poster-printing/
CATEGORIES:Key Dates,Research & Creativity Conference Workshops
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Keith Smith
DESCRIPTION:Title: THE WORK: EXAMINING THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF CT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DEI DIRECTORS \nAbbreviated Abstract: Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioners play a critical role in advancing equity within independent schools\, yet research examining their lived experiences remains limited—particularly within K–12 independent day school contexts. This qualitative study addresses this gap by exploring the lived experiences of DEI directors in Connecticut independent schools\, centering how they navigate complex\, often ambiguous roles within institutions historically shaped by privilege.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-keith-smith/
CATEGORIES:Defense
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LOCATION:https://southernct-edu.zoom.us/j/2681641067
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SUMMARY:Journal Quality - Why It Matters for Your Research
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Amy Jansen\, M.L.I.S.\, Library Services \nNot all sources are created equal. Learn to evaluate journal credibility\, interpret impact metrics\, and identify predatory publishers to ensure your thesis or project is built on a foundation of high-quality scholarship. \nOnline Meeting Link
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/data-digital-tools-for-graduate-student-researchers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic and Professional Writing and Research Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260415T140000
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SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Xinyi (Cindy) Gao
DESCRIPTION:Title: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TONGUE STRENGTH MEASUREMENT IN YOUNG ADULTS: WITH AND WITHOUT BITE BLOCK COVERS \nAbbreviated Abstract: The use of bite block covers is a common infection control measure in dental and medical settings; however\, little is known about their impact on tongue strength measurements using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI). Further\, there is little to no previous research investigating how bite block covers may influence tongue strength assessments during regular and effortful swallowing across different bolus consistencies. In this study\, tongue strength measurements with and without a bite block cover were compared in healthy young adults to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using these covers in clinical and research settings. Findings from this study may help inform best practices for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and researchers assessing oral motor function while maintaining infection control standards.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/thesis-defense-xinyi-cindy-gao/
LOCATION:Health and Human Services\, Room 270\, 493 Fitch Street\, New Haven\, 06514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Graduate Open House
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and have all of your questions answered about our more than 100 graduate programs. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/spring-2026-graduate-open-house/
LOCATION:Michael J. Adanti Student Center\, 501 Crescent Street\, New Haven\, CT\, 06515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Key Dates
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Graduate and Professional Studies":MAILTO:GPSinfo@southernct.edu
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Mercedes Mckelvie
DESCRIPTION:Title: TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN URBAN HIGH SCHOOLS: GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT \nAbbreviated Abstract: This mixed-methods study explored school staff perceptions of generational differences in the use and benefits of various classroom technologies. The study investigated how educators perceive technology integration across different generational cohorts\, emphasizing the perceived impact of these differences on teaching\, learning\, and communication in an urban high school setting. The research employed a survey with both Likert-scale and open-ended questions\, along with focus group interviews\, to assess staff perspectives on generational differences in technology use in the classroom. These qualitative and quantitative data points were used in tandem to provide context. The students were not directly surveyed or interviewed\, nor were observations of classroom instruction included. The findings revealed how staff perceptions of generational differences inform professional development strategies and guide technology integration in multi-generational educational environments. This study contributed to the limited research on generational divides in K-12 education\, focusing on educators’ technology use rather than on student access.
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/dissertation-defense-mercedes-mckelvie/
CATEGORIES:Defense
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SUMMARY:25th Women’s & Gender Studies Conference: (Re)Making the World: A “How-To” Conference on Feminist\, Crip\, and Decolonial Worldmaking
DESCRIPTION:In As We Have Always Done: Indigenous Freedom Through Radical Resistance (2017)\, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson writes: “Resurgence is not a metaphor. It is the flight out of settler colonialism\, towards something we have been taught is impossible.”  \nThe 2026 WGS conference takes Simpson’s call for radical resurgence seriously – positioning “how-to” as a feminist practice\, politic\, and theorizing. We invite communities to gather for a feminist\, crip\, and decolonial practice of refusal\, survival\, and worldmaking. \nWe are currently seeking proposals for our 2026 Conference! \nFor more information on submission guidelines and conference details\, please visit our Conference Website here: https://inside.southernct.edu/womens-and-gender-studies/conferences/2025
URL:https://grad.southernct.edu/event/25th-womens-gender-studies-conference-remaking-the-world-a-how-to-conference-on-feminist-crip-and-decolonial-worldmaking/
ORGANIZER;CN="Women's and Gender Studies":MAILTO:WGS@southernct.edu
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