DSU Research Day
Delaware State University Research Day 2026
Event Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Location: Delaware State University Campus
Delaware State University is pleased to announce the Annual Research Day 2026, a college-wide event showcasing student and faculty research across all academic disciplines.
This signature event is sponsored by the School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies, Office of Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning and Honors (URELAH), Faculty Research Committee, and the Graduate Student Association.
Research Day is free and open to DSU students, faculty, and the community.
Key Dates
| Requirement | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Registration (all presenters) | March 24, 2026 |
| Poster submissions (UG & Graduate students) | March 24, 2026 |
| Abstract submissions (posters & oral presentations) | March 24, 2026 |
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Presentation Guidelines
- Poster Presentations
Undergraduate and Graduate students must submit their posters and abstracts by the registration deadline. - Oral Presentations
Graduate, Honors, and Undergraduate students must submit abstracts at the time of registration.
Event Highlights (Example Chart Layout)
| Presentation Type | Eligible Participants | Submission Required |
|---|---|---|
| Poster | Undergraduate & Graduate Students | Poster + Abstract |
| Oral | Graduate, Honors, Undergraduate Students | Abstract Only |
Contact Information
| Inquiry Type | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/Research Scientists | Dr. Hakeem O. Lawal Vice Chair Faculty Research Committee |
hlawal [at] desu.edu & cc gradstudies [at] desu.edu |
| Graduate Students & Faculty (logistics/scheduling) | Graduate Programming and Student Success | gradstudies [at] desu.edu |
| Undergraduate Students | Office of URELAH | spoe [at] desu.edu & cc gradstudies [at] desu.edu |
| Logistics, Scheduling, Moderators, Panels | Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay CAST Associate Dean |
gozbay [at] desu.edu & cc gradstudies [at] desu.edu |
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.
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.
All Oral Presenters will have 10 minutes to present and 2 minutes for questions and answers. There will be a moderator in each room to help presenters stay on course with the timeliness of the presentations.
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.
Late abstract submissions will not be accepted.