The Graduate Student Research and Creativity Conference celebrates the scholarship, creativity, and professional work of graduate students who have been engaged in projects over the past year. The conference invites graduate students from all disciplines to submit proposals for presentations, performances, and exhibits.
Created to highlight graduate student research, support professional development, and foster an interdisciplinary community, graduate students are transforming ideas into impactful contributions that advance their fields and strengthen the communities they serve.
The Graduate Research and Creativity Conference will be held on Monday, May 3rd 2027, 4:30pm – 8pm in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on the 3rd floor.
All attendees must register for the event.
A call for submissions will be put out in early 2027.
Presentation Categories
Students may submit in one of the following categories:
1. Oral Presentation
This type of presentation requires one presentation, 10-12 minutes in length, where you summarize the results of your research, creative activity, or applied practice and are supported by a digital slideshow. Oral presentations are grouped by area or, at times, be from a variety of backgrounds. Expect a Q&A to follow your presentation and each oral presentation within your session. Audience members may come and go throughout your session.
A device will be present in the room for use during the presentation. However, we recommend that you bring your personal device to minimize troubleshooting.
2. Poster Presentation
Visual display of research, project findings, or creative scholarship.
3. Organized Panel
An Organized Panel consisting of 3 – 5 Oral Presentations, or a Roundtable discussion, with 4-6 participants, focused around a central theme. Each individual presentation is 10-12 minutes in length.
Eligibility
- Open to all SCSU graduate students
- Individual or group submissions welcome
- Projects may be completed or in progress(all stages of completion)
Abstract Requirements
- Maximum 250 words
- Clearly state the purpose, methods/approach, results or outcomes, and significance/impact
Your faculty advisor must approve your proposal before submission.
A call for submissions will be put out in early 2027.
Preparation Workshops
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies is currently organizing a series of optional conference related workshops. Please check back here in the future for more information.
2026 preparation workshops have concluded.
