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 http://felician.edu/urc2023.

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About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the ninth year recognizing its strong support for Veteran students. The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.