USD Hosts University Research Week 2025
Faculty, staff, students and researchers are invited to participate in this two-day event, which coincides with IdeaFest – a showcase of academic achievement and scholarly work at USD.
Research Week is designed to raise awareness of USD’s groundbreaking research, foster a strong research culture and increase faculty and student engagement in research.
“We’re thrilled to launch the inaugural Research Week at USD. This event is designed to bring our research community together. Students, faculty and everyone in between will have the chance to network, dive into panel discussions and explore the incredible research happening across campus,” said Melinda Robinson, director of sponsored programs. “As a prequel to IdeaFest, Research Week sets the stage for an exciting celebration of discovery and innovation. With sessions for every level – whether you're just starting or deep into your research journey – it’s a fantastic opportunity to learn, collaborate and showcase the groundbreaking work at USD!"
Through panels, networking opportunities, workshops and faculty-led discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights and discover engagement opportunities while exploring the broader impact of research on South Dakota and beyond.
Monday’s sessions include the following.
- Faculty Welcome Reception
- Human Subjects & Public Engagement Event
- Pivot-RP – Funding Discovery for Students & Researchers at USD
- Demonstration – Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Student Research Panel Discussion
- Teaching Difficult Histories Relating to Sexuality through Human Rights Education
- Meet the Research Centers
- Communicating Complex Research to a Lay Audience using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Tuesday’s sessions include the following.
- Research Cyberinfrastructure at USD
- Promoting Safety and Compliance in University Research
- RCR Training
- I-Corps Faculty Panel
- NIH's All of Us Database Scavenger Hunt
- Research Security Under the Science and CHIPS Act: Safeguarding Innovation and Compliance
- Faculty Panel – How Faculty Uses AI for Research
- USD Honors Association Presents Lifeboat Lecture
- Research Week Award Winners
To learn more about Research Week and see a detailed schedule, visit USD's Research Week webpage.
In addition to offering these sessions, Research Week will include recognitions for individual achievements in various categories, including awards recognizing contributions to IdeaFest and in the areas of entrepreneurship, humanities and signature programs.
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