RUTHERFORD NJ – Felician University is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference will be held on April 15, 2023 in Education Commons on the Rutherford campus. The event is being organized by Dr. Lavina Sequeira, Associate Dean of Humanities in the School of Arts & Sciences.

The 2023 conference theme is Transformation and Sustainability: Global Solutions for the 21st Century. The purpose of the Undergraduate Research Conference is to engage undergraduate students across the region in constructive dialogue and explore equitable, realistic solutions to challenges facing society today. Research can address access to healthcare, environmental care, ecological economy, community resilience, and empowerment.

On April 15, successful proposals will be presented by the undergraduate students. A keynote speaker and panel discussion will also take place. The deadline to submit a proposal is March 10, 2023. All submissions will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Research Conference committee.

The Felician University URC is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in any field of study that relates to “caring for our common home,” a reflection of the university’s Felician Franciscan values. Grounded in innovation and advocacy, it is an opportunity to engage, collaborate, and explore interdisciplinary perspectives of academic discourse and research dissemination in the Arts, Humanities, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Business, and Behavioral Sciences.

Conference Committee members include Dr. Lavina Sequeira, Chair; Dr. Alfredo Castro, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Physical Sciences; Dr. Jose Montalvo, Associate Professor of Natural Sciences & Mathematics; Dr. Stathene Varvisotis, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education & Pedagogy; and Dr. Warren Reich, Associate Professor of Psychology.

For more information, please reach out at urc@felician.edu or visit https://felician.edu/urc2023.