THE 16TH ANNUAL GRADUATE ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Conference Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024 – 9AM-5PM Location: MSU Union
“Growing Knowledge, Connecting Communities, & Inspiring Innovation”
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Winning Presenters from 2024 GAC:
COGS is pleased to announce the winning presenters from the 2024 Graduate Academic Conference. These presenters were truly outstanding and impressed the pool of judges who volunteered to review and give feedback to student presenters. COGS is proud of ALL who presented their work at the conference, which was held on March 9, 2024. They amazed us with their important and thoughtful presentations and made us all proud to be Spartans!
Poster Presentation Winners
- 1st: Emily Diederich – College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2nd (tie): Aaqib Ali – Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Philippe Moleus – College of Human Medicine
- 3rd (tie): Geil Schock – College of Osteopathic Medicine and Roksolana Sudyk – College of Human Medicine
Oral Presentation Winners
- 1st: Maria Cruciani – Dept. of Mathematics
- 2nd: Meghan Hill – Biomedical Engineering
- 3rd (tie): Priscilla A. Davies – Dept of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education and Ifeanyichukwu Eke – Dept. of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
3-Minute Thesis Winners
- 1st: Roselane Kithan-Lundquist** – Dept. of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics ** Advances to 3MT Regional Contest!
- 2nd: Atanu Ghosh – Dept. of Chemistry
- 3rd (tie): Bismarck Amaniampong – Dept. of Chemistry and Kay Hadrick – Biomedical Engineering
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What is the GAC?
The GAC is a forum for graduate students to gain experience communicating their research to a non-specialized audience. Our adjudicators are MSU Alums (many graduate school alums!) with wide-ranging professional backgrounds who provide feedback that can help students fine tune their presentation skills.
The annual GAC is the result of hard work and planning by our all-graduate & professional student committee.
As a presenter, you will benefit from constructive feedback that will help you learn to better communicate your research to generalized audiences as you progress in your research. You will also be able to network with your peers across disciplines as well as with your audience of judges and other interested professionals attending the conference! As an attendee, you will be able to view the great work being done by student researchers as well as have access to workshops geared to help all graduate/professional students!
Who is eligible to participate? ALL MSU Graduate & Professional students! Masters/PhD and all professional students – at any point in your program. ALL disciplines. ALL colleges. The GAC is a great place to hone your skills as a communicator and presenter! Communication is a skill that takes practice. The GAC helps students get the practice and provides feedback they need to become better communicators.
REGISTRATION NOTE: You are welcome to attend the GAC without pre-registration*. HOWEVER, only those that PRE-REGISTERED BY MARCH 6th will be able to attend the luncheon and any workshop sessions that have occupancy limits. Late registrants may be informed of occupancy limits that have been reached. **CLIFTON STRENGTHS Workshop is almost full and will close registration on March 3rd. Registration/check-in table will be located just outside the MSU Union Ballroom on the 2nd floor.
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*Pre-Registration is now closed. You may register at the Registration Area onsite. Registration is located outside the Ballroom on the 2nd Floor of the MSU Union. See you there!
Professional Headshots
At the 2024 GAC, Mark Bogarin Photography was on hand to take professional headshots for attendees! Click on the button below to find & download yours!
PRESENTION INFORMATION:
Presenter Information – Click Here!
Presenter Rubrics – Click Here!
Presenter/Judging Schedule – Click Here!
Reminders:
- Abstract Submission is closed.
- Advisor Consent: If you still need to complete – you will need this to complete your Abstract – ADVISOR CONSENT FORM
- Also Register to Attend the Conference! We want to make sure to plan for meals, etc. so please register to attend.
- Please pay the $5.00 Presenter fee after you receive COGS GAC Abstract Acceptance Confirmation email. All those presenting will be asked to pay a $5 Presenter fee. After you submit your abstract, an email confirmation of Abstract Acceptance will be sent that includes a link to pay this fee. (Please allow 5-10 business days before following up if you have not received. It may take us time to review the submissions, especially during winter break.) If payment is not received by the day before the conference, you will not be able to take home any winnings.
- Stay tuned to email and this page for updates on Keynote speaker, workshops and other GAC-related activities!
CO-presenters and Non-Presenters: Even if you are NOT presenting, you are welcome to attend the conference to watch your peers’ presentations, attend a workshop, attend our Keynote event and more! There is no charge for any of the events. For co-presenters where your primary presenter has completed the Abstract Submission form – please use this attendee registration form as well to be counted for lunch and workshops!
Our 2024 Room Themes:
Sustainable Solutions: This category is dedicated to abstracts that showcase innovative technologies designed to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. Submissions may cover a range of topics, including renewable energy sources, eco-friendly materials, sustainable manufacturing processes, and advancements in waste reduction and recycling technologies.
Community Engagement & Social Impact: Abstracts in this category could focus on academic research that explores the ways in which communities are engaged and the social impact of such connections. Topics may include community-based projects, partnerships between academic institutions and communities, and the measurable outcomes of community engagement initiatives.
Innovate for Tomorrow: Present your most recent and impactful findings. Whether it’s a breakthrough in medical science, an innovative technological solution, or expanding perspectives in your field, we encourage abstracts that communicate the results and implications of your research.
MSU Union Information
Address: 49 Abbot Rd. East Lansing, MI 48824
Accessibility
The accessible entrance to the MSU union is located on the Abbot Road (west) side of the building. There is a ramp located to the right of the main doors and an elevator directly to the left once inside the building. There is a circular driveway drop off area on Abbot Road close to the ramp.
Directions & Parking: Click Here
*Closest parking ramp is Ramp 6 – also known as the Grand River Parking Ramp. Ramp is pay-by-plate 24/7. There are also metered parking spaces located in an around the Union. Metered spaces are FREE on weekends. You may also find free spaces behind nearby as well. MSU Campus Maps – Michigan State University
MAKE A PLAN TO ATTEND!
There’s something for ALL – even if you’re not presenting!
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Event Programming Highlights:
- Professional Headshots (free!)
- Conference 101 Panel Discussions
- Clifton Strengths Workshop (Space is limited and REGISTRATION is required)
- Two workshops offered in Hybrid format:
High Impact Writing, and Panel Discussion: AI in Academia & Research - Also featured are university resources such as resume writing consultations with MSU Career Services, engaging activities from the DSL (Digital Scholarship Lab), and live interviews conducted onsite by The Sci-Files! You can sign up to be interviewed about your research too! (Learn about The Sci-Files here: https://impact89fm.org/the-sci-files/)
- Speed Networking Social
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