蘑菇短视频

The Research & Scholarship Conference (RASC) at 蘑菇短视频 is made up of the Undergraduate Exposition, the Graduate Research Symposium, and the Faculty Scholarship Celebration. The two-day event will host various scholarly content, including posters, exhibits, performance presentations, a keynote address, faculty 3MR, two celebrations, and awards for scholarly activities. 

This year鈥檚 conference will include a special emphasis on Hurricane Helene-related research. Participants will have the option to tag their work accordingly during registration, and these presentations will be curated and featured as part of dedicated session(s). 

This showcase academic event is hosted by the Office of the Provost,the Graduate School and Research, Hunter Library, and the Brinson Honors College.

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The Undergraduate Research Exposition & The Graduate Research Symposium, part of WCU鈥檚 campus-wide Research and Scholarship Conference, provides students with the opportunity to work with faculty to present their research to an engaged audience on campus. 

All undergraduate and graduate students, from any discipline, engaged in scholarly inquiry, creative projects, or research are welcome to register for this event!

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION: Undergraduate Exposition

GRADUATE STUDENT REGISTRATION:  Graduate Research Symposium

Important Dates:

• November 19, 2025: Registration opens for the Undergraduate Exposition and Graduate Research Symposium.
• February 16, 2026: Registration closes at 11:59 pm.
• November 19, 2025 - March 16, 2026: Digital upload period for registrants.
• March 25, 2026 (events open to campus and the public): 

  • Oral and Poster presentations 

  • Fine arts exhibits and Performances 

  • Keynote Address 

  • The Preliminary Faculty 3-Minute Research Talk (3MR) Competition 

  • Celebration Receptions and awards recognizing scholarly achievements

• March 26, 2026: The Faculty Scholarship Celebration, the fifth annual Faculty 3-Minute Research Talk Competition, and Faculty Scholarship Celebration Luncheon (reservation-only event).

Hunter Library Poster Printing Guide

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New This Year: Faculty Presentation Registration  

For the first time, faculty from all disciplines are invited to present their research during the student exposition and symposium on March 25, 2026. 

Impotant Note: If you are a co-author with a student presenter, please support your student's presentation rather than registering seperatly. Faculty should only register if their work is not being presented by a student. 

Important Dates:

• November 19, 2025: Registration opens at 12:00 am.
• February 16, 2026: Registration closes at 11:59 pm.
• November 19, 2025 - March 16, 2026: Digital upload period for registrants.
• March 25, 2026 (events open to campus and the public): 
  • Oral and Poster presentations 
  • Fine arts exhibits and Performances 
  • Keynote Address 
  • The 5th Annual Faculty 3-Minute Research Talk (3MR) Competition 
  • Celebration Receptions and awards recognizing scholarly achievements  
• March 26, 2026: The Faculty Scholarship Celebration, the fifth annual Faculty 3-Minute Research Competition, and Faculty Scholarship Celebration Luncheon (reservation-only event).

Hunter Library Poster Printing Guide

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The Fifth Annual Faculty 3-Minute Research Competition

Hosted by the Graduate School as part of the 2026 Research and Scholarship Conference and the 34th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

The Research and Scholarship Conference and the Graduate Research Symposium is calling for any interested faculty to participate in the fifth annual 蘑菇短视频Faculty 3-Minute Research Competition.

Modeled after the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition faculty will be celebrating the exciting and innovative research, scholarship, and creative activity taking place here at 蘑菇短视频in only 3 minutes!

The competition will be held live and in-person in the A.K. Hinds University Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Cash prizes will be awarded to faculty winners.

The competition is open to any faculty member from across any discipline. Faculty register using the following link:

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The Faculty Scholarship Celebration is an event that highlights faculty accomplishments as they relate to research. The event hosts a Faculty 3MR Competition and celebrates the recipients of the Million Dollar Circle Awards, the Hunter Scholar Award, and the Provost's Scholarship Development Grant Awards. 

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Monday, March 23rd (access to virtual wesbite open to campus and the public):

• 2026 Research and Scholarship Conference's Affiliate Website Opening, featuring the 28th Annual Undergraduate Exposition, the 34th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, and the Annual Faculty Scholarship Celebration.
• Content will include project listings for graduate and undergraduate student, and faculty poster, oral, and performance presentations, and fine arts exhibits.
• Featured content will include special emphasis on Hurricane Helene-related research.
  • Visit  to see our online program

Wednesday, March 25th: Experience a full day of scholarly engagement, including oral and poster presentations, fine arts exhibits, and the preliminary round of the Faculty 3-Minute Research Talk (3MR). The day concludes with a keynote address, awards ceremony, and a celebratory reception sponsored by the Office of the Provost.

• 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Undergraduate, Graduate, and Faculty Oral/Performance Presentations, A.K. Hinds University Center
• 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Keynote Address, Ramsey Center Arena
• 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Undergraduate, Graduate, and Faculty Poster Presentations, Fine Arts Exhibits, and the Celebration Reception, Ramsey Center Concourse 

Thursday, March 26th: The annual Faculty Scholarship Celebration will highlight faculty research and scholarship accomplishments, including the final round of the Faculty 3MR Competition and recognition of major award recipients. 

• 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, A.K. Hinds University Center Grand Room
• The 5th Annual Faculty 3-Minute Research (3MR) Competition
• Faculty Scholarship Celebration Luncheon (reservation-only event, details coming soon)
• Awards Presentation (Million Dollar Circle, Hunter Scholar, Provost鈥檚 Scholarship Development Award)

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The keynote address is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th, from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Ramsey Center Arena.  

Save the Date: Keynote Event Features 蘑菇短视频Faculty Panel!

At 5 p.m., the arena will host this year鈥檚 keynote event, a faculty panel titled 鈥淗elene鈥檚 Lessons: Interdisciplinary Research By 蘑菇短视频Faculty.鈥� Moderated by Associate Provost of Academic Affairs Carmen Huffman, the panel will feature five 蘑菇短视频professors: Katie Schneider and Diane Styers of Geosciences and Natural Resources, Andy Hansen and Sarah Jackson of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Chase Harless of Social Work.  Their discussion will cover a broad range of post鈥慔elene research, including flood mapping, law enforcement practices, community response, and the storm鈥檚 long-term mental health effects on families in Western North Carolina.   

The 蘑菇短视频community and public are invited to attend and engage in this thought-provoking panel discussion.

 

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