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Welcome to Catholic University’s Research Day 2024! This year, you’ll be able to explore an extraordinary array of research being conducted by students, faculty, and staff of The Catholic University of America. The hallmarks of this research are its innovation, diversity, and global nature. This year’s ninth annual University Research Day is 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 are excited to offer a full day of research in-person and online, beginning with introductory remarks by President Kilpatrick, address by Provost Dominguez, and keynote by Professor Jeffrey Herrmann (St. Abbo of Fleury Chair of Engineering). Audiences can then explore 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 will culminate with a live awards ceremony in which the Provost will announce and speak with the winners.

Understandably, this event has taken many hands to put together. We want to thank Provost Dominguez for his strong support for research and the University Research Day 2024 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.

Enjoy!

Christopher Raub & Gregory Miller
URD 2024 Co-Chairs

Research Day 2024 Program

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Open the Research Day 2024 Program to learn more about the event.

  • View a list of presentations and performances
  • Get to know Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeffrey Herrmann
  • Meet the Research Day 2024 committee

Recorded Livestreams

Research Day 2024 featured two livestreams from the beginning and end of the day.

Research Day 2024 Introduction and Keynote
Research Day begins with a welcome remarks by University President Kilpatrick, a review on the Stare of Research by Provost Aaron Dominguez, and a keynote address Jeffery Herrmann.

Research Day 2024 Awards and Closing
Research Day committee co-chair Gregory Miller and Chris Raub present awards and close out Catholic University Research Day 2024.

Archived Presentations

Presentation links in the Research Day 2024 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.

Finalists and Awards