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 4th, 4:30pm – 8pm in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom.
All attendees must register for the event.
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.
Submissions are no longer open.
!! You must register for the event as a presenter after submitting your proposal !!
Presentation Categories
Students may submit in one of the following categories:
1. Oral Presentation
10–12 minute research, creative, or applied practice talk followed by Q&A.
2. Poster Presentation
Visual display of research, project findings, or creative scholarship.
3. Organized Panel
Poster Resources
Buley library provides poster templates and design tips for students as well as printing services.
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.
To make use of this, graduate students will fill out the Poster Request form and write “Graduate Conference” in the section for Academic department.
The GSA sponsored poster printing will only be available from April 12-27. If graduate students submit after these dates, they will incur the cost of the printing. GSA 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.
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.
