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.
We are currently accepting poster abstracts through March 24, 2025.
Students who want to learn more about the symposium are encouraged to attend one of the virtual information sessions below hosted by the Office of Professional Development to learn about the event, hear from past participants, and ask questions.
Please note: The symposium will occur during TWO SESSIONS on April 23, 2025. Students will present during one session.
- Session 1: 9:30am-11:00am
- Session 2: 11:30am-1:00pm
Students are responsible for printing their posters and bringing them to the symposium on the day of the event. There will be limited funds available for students needing financial support to request printing assistance.
A schedule for upcoming poster workshops in Feb/March will be announced through the Graduate School newsletter.
Please direct any questions to gradprofdev@vcu.edu.
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
26th Annual Graduate Research Symposium
The 26th Annual Graduate Research Symposium was held on April 25, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballrooms of the University Student Commons.
- 1st Place: Bryan Mckiver, Pharmacology and Toxicology Doctoral Program, School of Medicine
- 2nd Place: Natalie Truby, Neuroscience Doctoral Program, School of Medicine
- 3rd Place: Christiana Appiah, Clinical and Translational Sciences Doctoral Program, School of Medicine
25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium
The 25th Annual Graduate Research Symposium was held on April 19, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballrooms of the University Student Commons.
- 1st Place: Sam Gottlieb - School of Medicine
- 2nd Place: Lois Akinola - School of Medicine
- 3rd Place: Tie
- Rachel Barbieri - College of Humanities and Sciences
- Emily Brocato - School of Medicine