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This year’s eighth annual University Research Day was both an in-person and virtual event, making it an exciting day on campus while also reaching out to a global audience. This event, which has become part of the culture of Catholic University, began in 2016 with the inspiration and hard work of NCSSS professor Melissa Grady, and the support of former Provost Andrew Abela. Since the success of that first University Research Day, subsequent annual events have grown and introduced new additions, such as performances, interactive demonstrations, and online presentations.

This year, we offered a full day of research in-person and online, beginning with an address by Provost Dominguez and Keynote Speaker President Kilpatrick. Audiences then explored presentations of research topics on campus or online, including over 50 oral presentations, more than 100 poster presentations, many musical performances and a number of research organizations on campus. The event culminated with a live awards ceremony where the Provost announced and spoke with the winners.

Understandably, this event took many hands to put together. We want to thank Provost Dominguez for his strong support for research and the University Research Day 2023 Planning Committee, and the University’s Web Services team for their work to present an inspiring day of research!

Most importantly, we are also grateful to you, the presenters, University community, and our family and friends, for your enthusiasm and excitement about this day.

Elizabeth Edinger and Chris Raub
URD 2023 Co-Chairs

Research Day 2023 Program

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Open the Research Day 2023 Program to learn more about the event.

  • View a list of presentations and performances
  • Get to know Keynote Speaker and University President Peter Kilpatrick
  • Meet the Research Day 2023 committee

Recorded Livestreams

Research Day 2023 featured two livestreams from the beginning and end of the day.

Research Day 2023 Introduction and Keynote
Research Day kicks off with a welcome from co-chairs Elizabeth Edinger and Christopher Raub, followed by remarks from Provost Aaron Dominguez and keynote speaker President Peter Kilpatrick.

Research Day 2023 Awards and Closing
Research Day committee co-chair Chris Raub and Provost Aaron Dominguez present awards and close out Catholic University Research Day 2022.

Archived Presentations

Presentation links in the Research Day 2023 program are participant-submitted, and may not be available long-term. For continued access, an archive has been created in the University Libraries Digital Collection.

Posters from Research Day 2023

Oral Presentations from Research Day 2023

Finalists and Awards