Research Day 2025: Curiosity, Creativity, and Conversation

Save the date for Salem State's annual celebration of undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research and creative activities! Sponsored by the Center for Research and Creative Activities, Academic Affairs, Frederick E. Berry Library, the School of Graduate Studies, and the Research Day committee.

This year's Research Day theme is Curiosity, Creativity, and Conversation. We'll connect with one another and proudly share our accomplishments via poster presentations, panel sessions, and performances in this day-long conference. Friends, families, and community members are warmly invited to join!

Research Day Registration

The registration form for Research Day 2025 is now open!

This year’s theme, "Curiosity, Creativity, and Conversation," invites participants to share their work through poster presentations, lightning talks, panel sessions, and performances. Proposals will be juried to ensure a diverse and engaging program, so we encourage you to submit a clear and compelling description of your project.

• Submission deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM
• Proposal guidelines: Titles should be concise (12 words max), descriptions should not exceed 100 words, and submissions should align with the event’s overall theme. Whether your work is research-based, analytical, or creative, your proposal should clearly define its purpose, methodology, and anticipated impact.

In March, the Research Day committee will review proposals and begin to plan the event program. The committee will notify applicants of their acceptance by Monday, March 31.

Submit your proposal today!

Schedule of Events | May 2, 2025

Opening Performances

10-10:30 am | Recital Hall, Classroom Building/Bertolon School of Business

Undergraduate Poster Session

10:45 am-12:15 pm | Classroom Building/Bertolon School of Business 

Posters displayed in Bertolon Café 

Panels and lightning talk presentations in CC 111, 112, 113, 114

Building Inclusive Academic Communities (BIAC) Plenary

12:30-1:30 pm | Petrowski Room, Marsh Hall 

Lunch provided for all attendees!

Research Day panel session I

2-3 pm | Classroom Building/Bertolon School of Business 

Concurrent panel sessions in CC 111, 112, 113, 114

Research Day panel session II

3:15-4:15 pm | Classroom Building/Bertolon School of Business

Concurrent panel sessions in CC 111, 112, 113, 114

Faculty and Graduate Poster Session and Publication Celebration

4:30-6 pm | Classroom Building/Bertolon School of Business

• Faculty and graduate posters displayed in Bertolon Café
• Refreshments, awards, faculty publication celebration, and closing remarks

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Research Day Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can I invite my friends/family/supporters?

YES! This event is open to all Salem State community members, including family, friends, alumni, and other supporters. Please invite them to celebrate your accomplishments at this event.



How do I request accommodations for this event?

For access and accommodation information, visit the SSU access webpage or email access@salemstate.edu.



Where should presenters and visitors park?

Presenters, participants, and visitors can park in any C or F space in the 265 or 285 Canal Street parking lots, which are just across the street from the Bertolon Central Classroom Building. There is also ample parking at the O’Keefe Sports Complex and in the College Drive parking garage. SSU Police will not ticket parking in these lots on Friday, May 2.



However, please do not park in the A lot (Atlantic Hall Residents only) or the E lot (Enterprise Center only). You will receive a parking ticket if you park in these spaces without a permit.



Do presenters need to check in?

Yes. The check-in table will be on the first floor of the Bertolon Central Classroom Building. Students, staff, and faculty participants are asked to check in upon arrival to collect their Research Day lanyard, badge, ribbons, and event swag.



When should I arrive?

This is a community event, and we strongly encourage students, staff, faculty, and visitors to attend as many sessions as possible throughout the day.

• Undergraduate poster presenters: setup 8:30-9:30 am
• Undergraduate panelists and showcase presenters: arrive by 9:45 am

Undergraduate participants are expected to stay for the duration of the Undergraduate Symposium (until 12:15 pm). Please note that there are no classes on Research Day.

• Faculty and graduate poster presenters: setup 3:30-4:15 pm
• Faculty and graduate presenters involved in panels should arrive for check-in at least 30 minutes before their session begins.

How much time do I have to present on a panel? Can I show slides?

Panels are allotted 60 minutes. This allows for four 10-minute presentations, followed by a Q&A session at the end.



If your panel has more or fewer presenters, you'll need to coordinate a time schedule that suits everyone. We encourage you to organize this among yourselves.



Classrooms are equipped with projectors for presenters to use during their sessions. For ease of use, we highly recommend that presenters use laptops, rather than relying on the classroom computer.

• To ensure smooth transitions and accommodate breaks between sessions, we kindly ask panel participants to be mindful of their time, with 15 minutes scheduled between each panel session.
• Given the time constraints and potential technological issues, we highly recommend that panelists coordinate in advance to present slides from a single laptop.

How do I cite a Research Day poster/presentation/performance on my resume or CV?

Research Day participants are encouraged to include Research Day on their resume/CV. To do so, you will create a citation for an academic conference presentation.



Examples of APA style citations:

• Doe, J. (2025, May 2). Exploring the intersections of technology and society: A multidisciplinary approach. [Conference presentation]. Salem State Research Day, Salem, MA, United States.
• Taylor, E. (2025, May 2). Unlocking the potential: Innovations in sustainable development. [Poster session]. Salem State Research Day, Salem, MA, United States.

Examples of MLA style citations:

• Doe, Jane, panelist. "Exploring the Intersections of Technology and Society: A Multidisciplinary Approach." Panel discussion. Salem State Research Day, 2 May 2025, Bertolon Central Classroom Building, Salem State University, Salem, MA.
• Taylor, Elizabeth, presenter. "Unlocking the Potential: Innovations in Sustainable Development." Poster session. Salem State Research Day, 2 May 2025, Bertolon Central Classroom Building, Salem State University, Salem, MA.