KPU Faculty of Arts is excited to invite faculty and student researchers to join us at our upcoming conference, Empowering Minds: Inspiring and Showcasing Undergraduate Research, where we will explore the significance of undergraduate research and ways to support it. Engaging undergraduates in research provides them with learning experiences beyond traditional classrooms. Hands-on engagement, critical thinking, analysis, and collaborative teamwork in research offer students invaluable skills, cultivate heightened curiosity, and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities after graduation. Thus, our conference seeks to delve into the best practices, strategies, resources, and success stories that have significantly impacted undergraduate students' research experiences. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of undergraduate research.
Please note: Our conference will feature hybrid in-person and online sessions to accommodate presenters and participants. Panel discussions will be available both in person and online, and our poster and demo sessions will be conducted exclusively in person, providing presenters with opportunities for direct engagement with conference attendees.
Cost: Free
When: March 15, 2024
Where: KPU Surrey Conference Centre (Cedar Building Room 1205) - 12666 72 Ave - Surrey BC V3W 2M8
This conference provides different sessions including panels, poster presentations, and demonstrations. For further information on the conference and submission guidelines, please refer to the call for papers
Conference Program:
- 8:30am - 9:30am: Registration & Coffee
- 9:30am - 9:45am: Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 9:45am - 11:30am: Showcase to Inspire: The Benefits of Undergraduate Research for both Faculty and Students (Panel) - Zoom Link
- 11:45am - 12:45pm: Celebrate Undergraduate Achievements (Poster Session) (Surrey Cedar 1205 C)
- 12:45pm - 1:45pm: Lunch Break
- 1:45pm - 3:15pm: Fostering Mentorship and Guidance in Undergraduate Research (Panel) - Zoom Link
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Empowering with Practical Resources (Demo)
- 4:45pm - 5:30pm: Wrap-Up Coffee Session: Promoting Undergraduate Research!
- 5:30pm - 5:45pm: Closing Remarks
*** all sessions will be held in Surrey Cedar 1205 unless noted
Conference Organizers:
Kai Barcellos Luna- Masters of Ceremonies
Saachi Bansal- Deputy Master of Ceremonies
Melissa Arbocco- Marketing Specialist
Anand Gopal- Digital Media Specialist
Bryan Andersen- Full Stack Developer
Dr. Zahia Marzouk- Mentor
