Campus Update Ep.109 | 20th annual Undergraduate Research Conference with professors Dr. Alyssa Anderson, Dr. Mostafa Hegazy and keynote speaker Dr. Emily Deaver

This episode highlights the 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference at SMSU. Professors Dr. Alyssa Anderson and Dr. Mostafa Hegazy and Keynote speaker Dr. Emily Deaver join the conversation to discuss: The purpose and impact of the conference on student learning and professional development. How undergraduate research fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Opportunities for students to present their work and gain real-world experience. The role faculty play in mentoring and guiding students through the research process. It’s an inspiring look at how SMSU empowers students to showcase their ideas and contribute to academic scholarship. Below is the schedule for the day on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd  8:30 a.m. Student Presentations Begin 8:30 a.m. Poster Presentations Begin - Lower CC 8:45 a.m. Virtual Presentations Begin - Online via Zoom 9:00 a.m. Oral Presentations Begin - Upper CC 11:00 a.m.: Welcome: Dr. David P. Jones, Interim President 11:05 a.m.: Keynote Address: Unlocking Opportunities for Learning and Growth by Dr. Emily Deaver, SMSU Professor Emerita of Environmental Science 12:30 p.m. Student Presentations Continue 4:00 p.m. Library Research Award