We are thrilled to welcome you to the 14th annual URSS, sponsored by the Office of Student Research and Office of the Provost. We will be holding our in-person event at Duquesne University on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. We are thrilled to continue our online component to expand our audience, allowing students, faculty, research, prospective students, and their families from all over the world a chance to peruse posters and listen to video presentations.

How to navigate our virtual symposium

Schedule

Monday, April 18
Welcome - Symposium Site Launch!
Browse through posters and accompanying videos all week long! Comment and ask questions.

Tuesday, April 19
Browse through virtual posters and accompanying videos all week long! Comment and ask questions.
Participant Set Up (closed to public ): URSS Participants are required to stop by the Charles Dougherty Ballroom in the Power Center to set up their poster.

Wednesday, April 20
In-Person Event | Open to Public | Charles Dougherty Ballroom - Power Center
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Poster Session and Oral Podium Presentations
Stop by to view posters in-person and ask students questions about their work!

Thursday, April 21
Virtual Workshop (Live Session)
10:00 am to 11:00 am -  "Everyday Mindfulness" Meditation Workshop (Virtual) Amber Lasure - Assistant Director, Wellness & Fitness, Duquesne University

Friday, April 22
Virtual Workshops (Live Session)
9:00 am to 10:00 am “All of Us” Pennsylvania Research Program
Mylynda Massart, MD, PhD., Co-Investigator All of US Pennsylvania and Lori Vish Stearns, M.Ed., M.S., Director, Engagement All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

10:00 am to 10:45 am "Writing an Effective Resume" 
Debra L. Saffer, M.Ed, NCC, LPC - Asst. Director/ Career Consultant for Science, Engineering, and Health Care, Center for Career Development

11:00 am to 12:00 pm Writing the Graduate School Personal Statement 
Jim Purdy, Associate Professor of English/Writing Studies University Writing Center Director

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Fulbright Fellowship Opportunity 
Christine Pollock, Senior Director of Sponsored Programs, Office of Research and Innovation