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Graduate Research Symposium<\/span><\/h1>\n

\u00a0The Graduate Research Symposium, sponsored by the\u00a0Graduate School and Research,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the Office of the Provost and the Graduate Student Association as a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>part of WCU\u2019s campus-wide Research and Scholarship Conference, provides\u00a0graduate students the opportunity to showcase their scho<\/span><\/span>larly research and projects.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Graduate Research Symposium highlights some of the remarkable academic research WCU students pursue during their time at Western Carolina University. Explore research poster presentations, oral presentations, an academic paper competition, the 2021 3MT competition, and the first ever Faculty 3MT competition.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Welcome Note<\/h3>\n

Dr.\u00a0Brian D. Kloeppel<\/span><\/span>, Dean of the Graduate School and Research\u00a0sets the tone for this years’ Graduate Symposium.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Discover the Symposium<\/h2>\n

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Graduate Awards Ceremony<\/span><\/h1>\n

\u00a0The Graduate Research Symposium hosts a celebration of the accomplishments of graduate students, faculty, staff and others who value the mission and vision of graduate education at WCU.<\/span><\/p>\n

Associate Provost\u00a0<\/span>Dr.\u00a0<\/span>Brandon Schwab, Graduate School Dean, Dr. Brian Kloeppel<\/span>\u00a0and Graduate School Associate Dean, Dr. Joy Bower<\/span>s<\/span>-Campbell will host the virtual event.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Poster Presentations<\/h3>\n

This annual symposium\u00a0provides graduate students with the opportunity to present their research and academic posters to an engaged audience.<\/p>\n

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This year preview graduate posters by clicking on project titles.
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Oral Presentations<\/h3>\n

This annual symposium\u00a0provides graduate students with the opportunity to present their research and academic work to an engaged audience.<\/p>\n

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This year pre-recorded graduate oral presentations are available by clicking on project titles.<\/p>\n

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Graduate<\/h3>\n

3MT\u00ae<\/h3>\n

The 3MT competition is a presentation that lasts literally 3 minutes and highlights a student\u2019s thesis, dissertation, business plan, or scholarly project.<\/p>\n

Watch the winners from the WCU 2021 3MT\u00ae<\/span>
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Graduate Academic Paper Competition<\/h3>\n

Each year at this event the Graduate School hosts an academic paper competition. Students are judged by a panel of expert faculty.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Explore the literature reviews and research papers submitted for award and consideration.<\/p>\n

 
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Faculty<\/h3>\n

3MT\u00ae<\/h3>\n

The 3MT competition is a presentation that lasts literally 3 minutes and highlights a faculty member’s scholarly project.<\/p>\n

Explore the competitors and watch live stream on March 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm.<\/p>\n

 
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Wednesday, March 23rd<\/h4>\n

Undergraduate Expo and Graduate Research Symposium at <\/span>the Bardo Fine Arts Center and <\/span>the <\/span>Ramsey Regional Activity<\/span> Center<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

9:00 am – 12:00 pm.<\/strong> T<\/em><\/span><\/span>he Impact of Mentoring: Advancing Processes in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Inquiry<\/i>\u00a0Faculty-Student Featured Presentations
\nConcurrent Session 1
\nBardo Theater, Room 130<\/p>\n

1:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm. <\/span><\/span><\/strong>The Impact of Mentoring: Advancing Processes in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Inquiry<\/i>\u00a0Faculty-Student Featured Presentations
\nConcurrent Session 2
\nBardo Theater, Room 130\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4:55 pm. <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Welcome Address and Introduction of the Keynote Address<\/span><\/span>
<\/span>Dr. Brandon Schwab, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
<\/span>Ramsey Arena<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5:00 pm \u2013 6:00 pm. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Keynote Address: Dr. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Brian Byrd of Western Carolina University
<\/span>Ramsey Arena – Live Streamed here at GO.WCU.EDU\/RASC<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6:00 PM \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/strong> 24<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> Annual Undergraduate Expo and 30<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> Annual Graduate Research Symposium\u2019s Poster Celebration & Reception<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thursday, March 24th<\/h4>\n

The Graduate Research Symposium in the <\/span>A.K. Hinds University Center<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

10:00 pm \u2013 3:00 pm. <\/span><\/span><\/strong>30<\/span><\/span>th<\/span> Annual Graduate Research
<\/span>Symposium\u2019s Graduate Discussion <\/span><\/span>Sessions – See Detailed Schedule Here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.<\/strong>\u00a0 First Annual Faculty 3-Minute Thesis Competition<\/span><\/span><\/span> – Live Streamed here at GO.WCU.EDU\/RASC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.<\/strong> Graduate Research Symposium Reception\u202f <\/span><\/span>and Awards in the University Center Grand Room<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Acknowledgements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Research and Scholarship Conference would not be possible without the leadership and support of so many from across Western’s campus. We wish to extend our gratitude to those who have made this event possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2022 Research and Scholarship Conference Organizing and Leadership Team:<\/p>\n

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  • Jill Granger, Dean, The Brinson Honors College<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Brian Kloeppel, Dean, Graduate School and Research<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Joy Bowers-Campbell, Associate Dean, Graduate School and Research<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Brandon Schwab, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Suzanne Melton, Administrative Support Associate, Office of the Provost<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Kloo Hansen, Undergraduate Research Coordinator, Office of the Provost<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Laina Lemire, Student Services Specialist, Graduate School and Research<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Jacob Henshaw,\u00a0 Director of Recruiting and Marketing, Graduate School and Research<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Don Strickland, Computer Support Technician, Graduate School and Research<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Samuel Wallace, Visual Art and Marketing Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n
  • John Ballentine, Visual Art and Marketing Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Scottie Kapel, Outreach and Scholarly Communications, Hunter Library<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Kendall Harris, Brinson Honors College and Undergraduate Research Intern<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • The Brinson Honors College Board of Directors and Ambassadors<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • The Graduate Student Association<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
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