Felician University Research Conference
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- Education Commons/ Ray's Place
- April 24, 2026
- Friday, 4:00PM to Friday, 9:00AM
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Felician University Research Conference
Education Commons/ Ray's Place
Friday, 4:00PM to Friday, 9:00AM
April 24, 2026
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Felician University Research Conference
Voices of the Generation: Research Across Disciplines
This theme highlights the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in exploring the complex questions and challenges of a rapidly evolving world. The conference invites submissions from across the arts, humanities, sciences, business, and behavioral sciences, showcasing research and creative work that demonstrates thoughtful inquiry, innovation, and a commitment to advancing knowledge across disciplines.
Within this academic forum, students at all levels will have the opportunity to present their research, engage with peers and faculty mentors, and build professional networks, gaining valuable experience in academic discussion and presentation. Submissions will be evaluated for originality and their potential to advance interdisciplinary collaboration. Exceptional contributions will be recognized and celebrated, highlighting the creativity, insight, and scholarly achievements of participating students, and fostering dialogue across fields to prepare the next generation of scholars to navigate and contribute to an interconnected and dynamic world.
We welcome submissions from a wide range of fields, including the Arts, Humanities, STEM, Business, and Behavioral Sciences. Join us in shaping a more informed, equitable, and sustainable future through the transformative power of undergraduate research.
Objective
The main objective of this conference is to showcase student projects that explore complex questions and challenges across disciplines, offering insights, innovations, or approaches that advance understanding and collaboration. We welcome proposals that demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement, creativity, and the potential to contribute meaningfully to knowledge across fields. Submissions will be evaluated by the research committee with a focus on promoting interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary dialogue, encouraging projects that bridge perspectives and foster collaborative learning.
The annual research conference provides an excellent platform for students to connect with like-minded peers and faculty mentors from local universities and colleges in the New Jersey area who are involved in similar fields. It serves as a forum for students to gain insights into scholarship across diverse disciplines, enhance their presentation skills, and cultivate meaningful connections. We enthusiastically welcome student paper and poster submissions across all fields, and noteworthy presentations will be honored and acknowledged at the conference.
Conference Theme:
The 2026 Felician University Research Conference, titled “Voices of the Generation: Research Across Disciplines,” emphasizes the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex questions and advancing knowledge across fields. This year’s theme highlights research that demonstrates creativity, innovation, and thoughtful inquiry, exploring pressing issues and opportunities in areas such as the arts, humanities, sciences, business, and behavioral sciences. The conference provides a platform for students at all levels to share their work, engage with peers and faculty mentors, and foster dialogue that bridges perspectives, encourages collaboration, and contributes to a deeper understanding of the interconnected challenges and opportunities facing today’s world.
Proposals from all disciplines—Arts, Humanities, STEM, Business, Behavioral Sciences, and Education—that promote dialogue and collaboration across diverse fields are encouraged for submission.
The Conference will be held April 24-25, 2026
Time: April 24: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, April 25: 9:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: Ray’s Place, Ed Commons, Rutherford Campus
Proposals are welcome across a wide range of themes related to global challenges and innovations. Some suggested themes include but are not limited to:
- Sustainability: Addressing environmental, business, economic, financial, and social sustainability challenges, and innovations.
- Global Health: Discussing science and healthcare challenges and innovative solutions on a global scale.
- Technology and Innovation: Exploring how technology can address global challenges or examining emerging innovations.
- Education and Career Readiness: Focusing on innovative and experiential approaches to education, skills training, and lifelong learning.
Students from all academic disciplines from higher educational institutions in New Jersey and the Tri-State area are encouraged to submit oral or poster research presentation proposals. Student panel presentations will also be accepted. Collaborative projects (papers and posters) involving multiple institutions are highly encouraged. Proposals from recent graduate students are welcomed.
To present at the Research Conference, abstracts must be submitted no later than March 1, 2026 to urc@felician.edu. Abstracts will undergo a rigorous evaluation by a panel of volunteer faculty reviewers. Abstract reviewers will evaluate submissions based on the themes listed above and assess overall merit within the context of the specific academic discipline. Upon acceptance, your abstract will automatically be incorporated into the final program and virtual platform, which you may later reference for applications, resumes, CVs, etc. Authors will be notified by email of the status of their submission.
The proposal abstract should be submitted via email to urc@felician.edu. The proposal abstract should include a project title and, a clear description of the research objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
To Submit an Abstract upload the following information:
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- Abstract Title (20-word limit): Please use title case. (Example: The Effect of Climate Change on the Local Environment).
- Author Line: Please enter any authors you would like to credit associated with your abstract. The presenting author should be listed first followed by co-presenters and any other contributor(s) you would like to credit (e.g., faculty mentor, etc.). Please list the author’s first name, author’s last name, author department and school affiliation, institution state, institution, and author email address.
- Abstract Text (200-word limit): Submit your abstract text only (e.g., no title, authors, references, etc.). The main text of abstracts is usually 150-200 words and may not exceed 200 words.
- Type of Presentation: Panel, Oral (Paper presentation) or poster
Relevance and Impact: How effectively does the proposal explore significant questions or challenges across disciplines, and what is the potential impact of the work on advancing understanding or addressing complex issues?
Innovation and Creativity: Does the project demonstrate original thinking, inventive approaches, or novel perspectives in addressing the research question or problem?
Research Quality: Proposals will be evaluated on the rigor and clarity of the research process:
- Is the central idea, thesis, or research question clearly defined, and is the methodology appropriate and well-structured?
- Are the findings, conclusions, or insights supported by sound analysis?
- For research papers, are the references, data, or sources used effectively to support the project’s conclusions?
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Authors of accepted abstracts must submit a full proposal (paper/poster) via urc@felician.edu no later than April 15th, 2026. The document can be submitted as a Google Doc or in WORD, RTF, or DOCX format. Detailed instructions will be emailed to authors of accepted submissions.
o Paper presentations (Oral- with or without slides). Submit a full paper in APA (7th edition) or MLA format, 1500 words, double-spaced, author blinded to urc@felician.edu or via the URC 2026 website. Authors are encouraged to prepare a PPT to present their paper.
o Poster presentations: Submit the final poster as a PDF or JPEG file to urc@felician.edu or via the URC 2026 website.
• All correspondence/notifications from the URC committee will be through urc@felician.edu
- Proposal Abstract due: March 1st, 2026
- Notification of Selection: March 15th, 2026
- Selected proposals, Oral/Poster submission: April 15th, 2026
- Conference: April 24-25, 2026
The research committee looks forward to receiving innovative and impactful proposals that contribute to addressing global challenges and advancing our understanding of innovative solutions. For inquiries and submissions, please email urc@felician.edu or sequeiral@felician.edu
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Please submit your abstract with the following information: Title of Abstract, Description of Abstract, Name of Student Submitting, Faculty mentor.
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Questions or comments may be directed to any members of the Undergraduate Research Conference or email urc@felician.edu at Felician University.