The Student Research and Creativity Symposium at Marshall University is intended to celebrate, promote and recognize undergraduate and graduate research and creativity across all colleges and units.
The two-day event includes a full day for undergraduate students on Friday, April 7th and a full day for graduate students on Saturday, April 8th. Both days include prestigious guest speakers from outside the university, a panel lunch and a selection of presentations from the best student work from each unit.
Students who take part in the experience will build their presentation experience and will connect with a broader audience outside of Marshall University by showcasing the breadth of student achievement to the surrounding community.
All events are free and open to the public.
Guest Speakers
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 7th
SCHEDULE
8:00am-8:30am — Welcome
- Opening Statement: Dr. Philippe T. Georgel (Office of Student Research)
- Welcome from Marshall University President Brad D. Smith and Provost Avinandan Mukherjee
8:30am-9:30am — Guest Speaker Presentation (MSC, Don Morris Room)
“Origins and Functions of Abnormal DNA Methylation and Chromatin in Cancer”
Dr. Stephen Baylin (Johns Hopkins University, D.K. Ludwid Professor of Onvology and Medicine, Co-Director of the Cancer Biology Division and Associate Director for Research Programs of The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins)
9:45am-10:45am — Oral Presentations: Sessions 1-A, 1-B and 1-C
10:00am-11:30am — Poster Session A
11:00am-12:00pm — Oral Presentations: Sessions 2-A, 2-B, and 2-C
12:15pm-1:30pm — Lunch and Guest Speaker Presentation (MSC, Don Morris Room)
“Caring Science and Transpersonal Caring Theory: Guide to education, practice, research leadership”
Dr. Jean Watson (Distinguished Professor of Nursing, Founder and Director of the Watson Caring Science Institute, former Dean of the University of Colorado College of Nursing)
1:30pm-3:00pm — Poster Session B
1:30pm-3:00pm — Oral Presentations: Sessions 3-A, 3-B, and 3-C
3:00pm-3:30pm — Tea/Coffee Reception
3:45pm-4:45pm — Guest Speaker Presentation (MSC, Don Morris Room)
“The Synergy of Artistic and Traditional Research Methodologies: A Conversation”
Dr. Linda Parsons (The Ohio State University, Associate Professor at OSU, Marion) and Dr. Lisa Pinkerton (The Ohio State University, Clinical Professor and the Marie Clay Endowed Chair in Reading Recovery and Early Literacy in the Department of Teaching and Learning)
4:45pm — Closing Comments (MSC, Don Morris Room)
5:00pm-6:00pm — Wine/Cheese Reception for student mentors and speakers (Drinko Library, Atrium)
Saturday, April 8th
SCHEDULE
8:00am-8:30am — Welcome (MSC, Don Morris Room)
- Opening Statement: Dr. Philippe T. Georgel (Office of Student Research)
9:00am-10:00am — Guest Speaker Presentation (MSC, Don Morris Room)
“The Intersection of Basic Science, Drug Development & Pharmaceuticals or Growth Hormone, Mini-Mice, Football, Dirty Shorts, and a New Drug”
Dr. John Kopchick (Ohio University, Distinguished Professor and Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar, Edison Biotechnology Institute & Heritage College of Medicine)
10:15am-11:00am — Oral Presentations: Sessions 1-A, 1-B, and 1-C
10:30am-11:45am — Poster Session
11:15am-12:00pm — Oral Presentations: Sessions 2-A, 2-B, and 2-C
12:15pm-1:30pm — Lunch and Guest Speaker Presentation (MSC, Don Morris Room)
“Eat That! Immunoepigenetic Targeting of Your Genes”
Dr. Roderick Dashwood (Texas A&M University, Director of the Center for Epigenetics & Disease Prevention and Texas A&M College of Medicine in Houston, John S. Dunn Chair in Disease Prevention)
1:45pm-2:30pm — Oral Presentations: Sessions 3-A, 3-B, and 3-C
2:45pm-3:30pm — Oral Presentations: Sessions 4-A, 4-B, and 4-C
3:30pm-3:45pm — Tea/Coffee Reception
4:00pm-5:00pm — Guest Speaker Presentation (MSC, Don Morris Room)
“The Role of Health Researc h in Health Policymaking”
Dr. Steven Sheingold (Director of the Division of Health Care Financing Policy Finance at the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation)
Other Information and Detailed Scheduling
Book of Abstracts – 2023 Research and Creativity Symposium
Undergraduate – Oral Presentations and Performances
Undergraduate – Poster Presentations
Graduate – Oral Presentations and Performances
Graduate – Poster Presentations
