Scholarly Forum and Graduate Resource Fair
10:00am-2:00pm, GC Ballrooms
Ice Cream Social
4:00pm – 5:00pm, Engineering Center Panther Pit
The Power of Student Agency: Harness the Supports You Need to Thrive and Make an Impact
11:00am-12:00pm, StartUP FIU
Dr. Anindya Kundu will provide the audience with a compelling primer on the concept of agency and how you can build, identify, and leverage the supports you need as a graduate student to thrive in academic and professional settings. He will also discuss the role we can play in creating a more equitable future together. Dr. Kundu is an award-winning author, educator, and public speaker. His TED Talks on overcoming obstacles and improving public education have received over 6 million views.
Light refreshments will be provided.
The AI Revolution: Trends, Tools, and Opportunities for Grad Students
3:00pm-5:00pm, StartUP FIU
In this interactive talk, Dr. Jennifer Gebelein, the Director for AI Integration and Faculty Success at FIU, will explore key trends in AI, highlight FIU’s initiatives and guidelines for integrating AI into academic and professional settings, and discuss the essential AI skillsets needed for diverse career pathways.
As Dr. Gebelein’s talk concludes, stick around for some pizza and networking with GPSC!
Mind Matters: Mental Health and Well Being for Graduate Success
2:00pm-3:30pm, StartUP FIU (MMC)
BBC Tabling & Snacks with GPSC
1:00pm-2:00pm, BBC SGA Office
Celebrate GSAW at FIU @ I-75!
12:00PM-1:30PM, Ground Floor (FIU @ I-75)
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or accomodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
The Scholarly Forum, which will include in-person poster sessions, provides a platform for graduate students to showcase their research, compete for prizes and gain professional experience.
This year’s Scholarly Forum will take place on Monday, April 7, from 10:00AM- 2:00PM in the GC Ballrooms.
Awards in each Category:
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $100
Award Categories:
Arts and Humanities
Health and Life Sciences
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Social and Behavioral Sciences
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The abstract describing your work should be no longer than 350 words and should address the following sections, where applicable:
(1) Problem Statement; (2) Research Objectives; (3) Research Methodology; (4) Results/Conclusions; (5) Contribution/Significance; (6) Broader Impacts.
This abstract should be consistent with the poster presentation. Abstracts with excessive grammatical errors or unclear findings will not be accepted.
Each student is only allowed to submit one abstract as a first author.
Note: All poster presentations should be printed prior to arrival at the event. There will be no access to a printer for posters at the event. Contact Leslie Machin at lmachin@fiu.edu, if you need support with poster printing. Poster size is limited to 36×48 inches.
