BGSU celebrates faculty/student research at campus conference

"Engaging Minds Across Disciplines" is the theme of the third annual BGSU Research Conference, taking place Nov. 4 and 5 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

The all-campus research conference, coordinated by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research, showcases the scholarly and creative endeavors of the University’s faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, from all disciplines and all BGSU colleges.

A poster session, which is open throughout the conference, features more than 160 presentations and displays featuring the research and artistry of nearly 300 BGSU faculty and students from 32 departments, encompassing the sciences, technology, business, art, music, and education, along with their collaborators from around the world. Also represented will be private industry, and state and federal government agencies.

The BGSU Researchers' Luncheon, at noon Thursday, will also feature historical impressionist Peter Small as the Wizard of Menlo Park, Thomas Alva Edison, according to Tom Kornacki, SPAR associate director. Lunch reservations are due by Wednesday (Nov. 3). Also presented at the luncheon will be the Olscamp Research Award and the Young Scholars Award. For reservations, contact SPAR at 2-2481 or email spar@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

Panel discussions are a highlight on both days of the event:

Thursday, Nov. 4
• Research and Creative Activity at BGSU: The Deans’ Perspectives
• "The Continuing Evolution of the DuPont/University Interface"
• Focus on Ohio
• Successful Technology Transfer

Friday, Nov. 5
• What Are the Hot Topics in Research?
• New Media and Emerging Technologies: How Far Have We Come?
• The ABCs of Research Collaboration: Panel Discussion
• Five Minutes of Fame

A reception at the close of the conference on Friday afternoon will provide time for guests to speak directly with the researchers about their featured work.

For more information on the conference, including room locations and times, visit http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/spar/Research_Conference/.