Graduate Research Symposium
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Graduate Research Symposium, hosted by the Office of Graduate & Continuing Studies, is an annual, university wide celebration of graduate scholarship at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾. The symposium highlights original research, capstone projects, and creative work produced by Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s graduate students and fosters interdisciplinary exchange across the sciences, humanities, and professional programs.
The symposium provides graduate students with an opportunity to present their work through poster and oral presentations, engage in scholarly dialogue with peers and faculty, and gain valuable experience communicating their research to a broader public audience.
The Office of Graduate & Continuing Studies invites current and prospective students, families, faculty, staff, and members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ community to attend and join us in celebrating the achievements and contributions of Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s graduate scholars.
Application Submissions are Now Open
Application Deadline:
- March 31, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current graduate students from all Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ schools
- Research must be endorsed by a Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ faculty member
- The Graduate Research Symposium brings our academic community together, and participants are encouraged to attend the full event in support of their peers
Highlights of Past Symposia
View more photo highlights of our Graduate Research Symposia below
2025 - Spring Abstracts and
2024 - Fall Abstracts and
2024 - Spring Abstracts and
2023 - Fall Abstracts and
2023 - Spring Abstracts and
2022 - Spring Abstracts and
2020 - Fall Presentation of Abstracts & Presentation of Abstracts Booklet
2020 - Spring Special Presentation of Abstracts, Presentation of Abstracts Booklet
2019 - Fall Abstracts and
2019 - Spring Abstracts and
Don't miss the chance to showcase your work!
Presenting research findings in a professional and academic setting provides an invaluable experience that will benefit students in and outside of the classroom long after graduation. The submission form is now closed.
For guidance on how to create a poster or helpful tips for preparing an effective presentation, please visit the following North Carolina State University's website:
If your program requires your final paper to be uploaded to ProQuest, please .
See below for current reseach proejcts of students in the DNP Program. Check back for links to their final presentations.
- Jeannie Bocchino - Project Advised by Dr. Ruffin
- PICOT Question:
- How does routine screening for depression in patients at six-weeks post CABG benefit patients, providers, and the healthcare system?
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- Amanda Dupras - Project Advised by Dr. Amendolia
- PICOT Question:
- In nursing students, how do self-care practices over 30-days affect stress levels?
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- Katharine Flournoy - Project Advised by Dr. Ludan
- PICOT Question:
- In emergency departments, what best practices or strategies versus current practice effect left without being seen rates?
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- Krystal Goula - Project Advised by Dr. Green
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- In cardiac surgery providers, how does the use of an electronic medical prompt versus current practice influence patient depression screening rates?
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- Jamie Sosa - Project Advised by Dr. Scaffidi
- PICOT Question:
- In pregnant women, how does transcervical bulb and vaginal misoprostol compared with current practice affect intervention to delivery interval?
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- Samantha Skinner - Project Advised by Dr. Greene
- PICOT Question:
- Does monthly screening for depressionof geriatric LTC residents increase the clinical diagnosis of depression over a 3-month period compared with those who are screened for depression quarterly?
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- Maria Pagan-Felice - Project advised by Dr. Luden
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- Does an outpatient substance abuse treatment center providing HCV tx in conjucntionwith SUD tx in the same location impact healthcare outcomes compared to clients getting HW tx in separate locations?
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- Maryellen Miraglio - Project advised by Dr. Scaffidi
- PICOT Questions:
- In adults, how does the use of a QR code compared to current paper state affect hypertension education access?
- PICOT Questions:
Research / Funding Opportunities
Graduate students are also encouraged to seek funding through the Office of Research and Student Sponsored Programs.
For those opportunities, please visit:
Office of Research and Student Sponsored Programs
