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Graduate Research Symposium

Each spring, the Graduate Student Association sponsors a research symposium to present graduate research work to the university and Richmond community.

The event is an excellent opportunity for graduate students from all disciplines to present their original research and creative projects to faculty, staff, students, and community members. Participation in this event has nearly doubled every year and attracts not only VCU students and faculty but also local media, legislators, and respected members of the Richmond business community. Graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to participate in this event.

Please direct any questions to gradprofdev@vcu.edu.

28th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

The 28th Annual Graduate Research Symposium was held on April 23, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballrooms. Please view the Graduate Research Symposium Program for a list of this year's presenters, judges, and sponsors.

Life Sciences

  • 1st Place:
    • Guleer Shahab, Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy and Research, School of Public Health
    • Jessica Maltman, Ph.D. in Neuroscience, School of Medicine
  • 2nd Place: Dana Kneisley, Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine

Humanities and Fine Arts

  • Madison Smith, MS in Forensic Science, College of Humanities & Sciences

Social Sciences, Business, and Education

  • Lisa Borntrager, Ph.D. in Social Work, School of Social Work

Math, Physical Sciences, and Engineering

  • 1st Place:
    • Jonathan Dillon, Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering
    • Bao Chau, Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Engineering
    • Thomas Jacobs, Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Engineering

27th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

The 27th Annual Graduate Research Symposium was held on April 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballrooms. Please view the Graduate Research Symposium Program for a list of this year's presenters, judges, and sponsors.

  • 1st Place:
    • Emily Zboril, Ph.D. in Biochemistry, School of Medicine
    • Rebecca Jarrell, Ph.D. in Chemical and Life Science Engineering, College of Engineering
  • 2nd Place:
    • Morgan Jackson, Ph.D. in Systems Modeling & Analysis, College of Humanities and Sciences
    • Kade Goldin, Ph.D. in Social Work, School of Social Work
  • 3rd Place: Cammie Justus-Smith, Ph.D. in Education, School of Education