Celebrating the achievements of our students, “Meeting of the Minds” is a one-day event recognizing the outstanding scholarly and creative accomplishments of CSUSB graduate and undergraduate students. Join in on an opportunity to view their research and creative activities to the entire CSUSB campus and the broader community.
What is the “Meeting of the Minds”
The "Meeting of the Minds" Student Research Symposium is a campus-wide annual event where CSUSB graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to showcase their research and creative activities (RSCA) through oral and poster presentations. This event is an excellent opportunity for students to refine their presentation skills while sharing their talents and knowledge with others. Participants with the best oral and poster presentations will receive an award and be recognized during the reception and award ceremony.
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Event Details
- Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Santos Manuel Student Union North and Center for Global Innovation
- Presentation Types: Poster, Oral, and Art Exhibit Presentations
Why Attend?
- Discover Groundbreaking Research – Explore innovative projects across diverse fields.
- Support Student Scholars – Celebrate the hard work and dedication of student researchers.
- Network with Faculty & Professionals – Engage with mentors and potential collaborators.
- Enhance Your Academic & Career Path – Learn how research experience strengthens graduate school and job applications.
- Be Part of the Research Community – Gain insights into different disciplines and emerging topics.
Event Schedule
- 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM - Welcome and Special Remarks
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Poster Presentation Session I
- 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM - Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lua Lopez Perez "BLOOMING: My Journey from Spain to the US Preserving Biodiversity"
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Poster Presentation Session II
- 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM - Oral Presentation Session I
- 4:30PM - 6:00 PM - Oral Presentation Session II
Presentation Formats
- Oral Presentation: 10-minute research presentations followed by Q&A.
- Poster Presentation: Over 180 interactive discussions where students present research in a visual format.
- Art Exhibit: Showcasing research-driven projects in the arts, design, and performance studies.
Keynote Speaker
We're excited to welcome our very own, Dr. Lúa López Perez, as this year's "Meeting of the Minds" Keynote Speaker! Entry is free and the first 100 guests will receive a free lunch ticket to the Coyote Commons!
Topic: BLOOMING: My Journey from Spain to the US Preserving Biodiversity
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: SMSU North
About the Speaker: Dr. Lua Lopez was born in a small city in Northern Spain where she spent most of her time in contact with nature. Her intrinsic curiosity and love for the outdoors led her to obtain a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). During her undergraduate studies, she had the opportunity to spend one year abroad at the University of Azores (Portugal), where she joined a research lab. This experience showed her how to unite her passion for preserving our natural environment and her need to understand how ecosystems work. She obtained her PhD from the University of A Coruña (Spain), focusing on understanding the genetic limitations of endangered plant species to survive changes in their environment. After her PhD, she had the chance to work in research-leading institutions like Heidelberg University (Germany), Pennsylvania State University (US), and Binghamton University (SUNY). These experiences helped her become an expert in bioinformatics, ancient genomics, and science-based pedagogy. This journey around the world led her to CSUSB, where she combines her teaching and research interests while working with some of the most amazing students she has ever met.
Don't miss this inspiring session!
Registration
Attendees and guests are encouraged to register now! While registration is not required, it is strongly recommended. This event is FREE and open to all.
Registration is managed through Coyote Connection.
Event Resources
- View Full Event Program (coming soon)
- Presentation Schedule (coming soon)
- Parking Information: Attendees must pay the daily rate for parking.
- For Questions or Accessibility Requests - Contact osr@csusb.edu
- Download Official Event Flyer