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DSU Research Day 2027: Celebrating Innovation. Inspiring Discovery. Creating Impact.

Each year, Delaware State University Research Day brings together students, faculty, staff, and community partners to celebrate the innovative research and creative scholarship taking place across the University. Research Day showcases how discovery, collaboration, and scholarship drive meaningful solutions that strengthen our communities and shape the future.

Looking Ahead to Research Day 2027

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Student Center

2027 Theme

Bridging Ideas, Building Futures: Connect, Collaborate, and Create

The 2027 theme celebrates the power of collaboration and innovation by bringing together scholars from every discipline to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

A Look Back at Research Day 2026

Research Day 2026, “From Insight to Impact,” highlighted the incredible work of DSU students and faculty across a wide range of disciplines. The event demonstrated how research transforms ideas into action, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and creates positive change for our communities and beyond.

What to Expect

Research Day features:

  • Student and faculty oral presentations
  • Poster presentations
  • Research and creative scholarship exhibits
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
  • Networking with faculty, researchers, and community partners
  • Recognition of outstanding research and scholarly achievement

Sponsored By

Research Day is proudly sponsored by:

  • School of Graduate, Adult & Extended Studies (SGAES)
  • Office of Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning & Honors (URELAH)
  • Faculty Research Committee
  • Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Join Us

Whether you are presenting your research, supporting a colleague, or exploring the exciting work happening across Delaware State University, Research Day offers an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the impact of research.

Research Day is free and open to all DSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Key Dates

TBD

Presentation Guidelines

  • Poster Presentations
    Undergraduate, Graduate, and Honors students must submit both their poster and abstract by the registration deadline.
  • Oral Presentations
    Undergraduate, Graduate, and Honors students must submit their abstract at the time of registration to be considered for an oral presentation slot.
  • Exhibits & Showcase Presentations
    Undergraduate, Graduate, and Honors students must submit a brief project description when registering.

Abstract Guidelines

Guidelines for Submitting Abstracts for Oral and Poster Presentations:

Abstracts should be 350 words or less, typed, and single-spaced with 10-point font using Times New Roman. The title should be bold with all major words in the title capitalized.  Do not use full capitalization for all words. Allow one single space following the title and list the author(s) names, followed by faculty advisor(s) name and department affiliation, university name, city, state, and zip code.

Your abstract should include:

  • Introductory Statement
  • Purpose or Problem Statement
  • Methodology, Procedure, or Approach
  • Major Results or Findings
  • Conclusion

If your activity was funded then please acknowledge your funders at the end of the abstract. This will not be considered a part of the 350 word limit. Skip one line following the conclusion of the abstract, begin with Funder Acknowledgement(s).

Funder Acknowledgement Example: This study was supported in part by the MBRS RISE Program at DSU funded by NIGMS and by DSU Department of Biological Sciences.

Abstract submissions should follow formatting instructions. It is an expectation that all abstracts will appear in the program booklet as submitted and therefore should be error free and will not be revised.

Abstracts should include the following information at the bottom of the page:

  • Names, email addresses and telephone numbers for author(s) and research advisor(s)
  • Presentation format: Oral or Poster 
  • Program area:
    • Agro-Sciences
    • Arts and Humanities
    • Behavioral and Social Sciences
    • Biological Sciences
    • Computer and Information Sciences
    • Education
    • Mathematical Sciences
    • Physical Sciences and Engineering
    • Business Management and Human Services

Abstracts for the DSU Research Day must be received by close of business on March 24, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Please note: If you are presenting with a team, only one participant will need to submit the abstract. All other team members must register for the event without submitting the abstract.

Abstract Template

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Please send the final electronic version of your presentation, in Power Point format through registration. We will not alter or change it for you after submission. Poster presentations must be received before or by the close of business on March 24, 2026. Presentations submitted after this date will not be accepted. 

Oral Presentation Guidelines

Oral Presentations can consist of case studies, projects, papers, completed or in-progress research, research proposals, capstones etc.