2025 Student Research Conference Spark Proposal

2025 Student Research Conference Spark Proposal
We are excited and appreciate your interest in sharing your ideas for a Spark Session at our annual JFK School of Psychology and Social and Behavioral Sciences (JFKSOPSS) Virtual Student Research Conference – Building Bridges: Stories and Strategies from Immigrant Faculty and Students.

Spark Sessions will allow you to share research ideas that are in the beginning or planning stages and have not yet been completed. Spark Sessions must be focused on topics relevant to the conference theme, including immigrant issues and/or social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Spark Session Format: presenters will be asked to share 5 minutes about their research idea, and then open the remaining 5 minutes to the conference attendees/participants for their feedback and suggestions regarding feasibility, resources, ideas, and directions that the presenter (emerging researcher) can consider. Total time – 10 minutes.

The period for the submission of proposals is now open and has a deadline of 5pm PT on January 31st, 2025. Please complete the form below to provide details about your research idea for a Spark Session, and a member of the conference committee will follow up with you directly. You will receive a confirmation email once you’ve submitted the form.

Conference dates are February 20th and 21st, 2025 from 9-1130am PT (12-230pm ET).
Name of Spark Presenter*

First NameLast Name
Presenter Email*
example@example.com
Connection to NU*

Current StudentAlumniFaculty MemberFriend/Family of Student/AlumniOther
Degree - Program of Study*
Title of Proposed Spark Session*
Research topic/problem/issue*
List of questions you're hoping to discuss during the Spark Session*
Relevance to the field/why is this important to research this topic?*
Research Methodology Details - (qualitative; quantitative, mixed, unsure*
List of 3-5 questions to solicit feedback from audience/participants*
What is your preference for mentorship support prior to the conference?*
Please indicate the name of a faculty mentor that you would like to work with (if available):*
Please indicate your faculty mentor name:*
I understand that if my proposal is accepted, I will be required to prepare a 5 minute presentation:

I understand that if my proposal is accepted, I will be required to engage in a 5 minute discussion of my research with participants attending the session.

I understand that if my proposal is accepted, I will need to register for the Zoom conference.
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