Where intellectual curiosity comes to life through hundreds of undergraduate and graduate student presentations spanning disciplines from arts and humanities to natural and social sciences.
22nd Adelphi University Scholarship and Creative Works Conference
This year’s conference took place on April 24, 2025.
An annual sign of spring, the Scholarship and Creative Works Conference, offers the unique opportunity for hundreds of Adelphi University students to showcase their work as they present their research to fellow students, faculty, family members, alumni and visitors.
This annual celebration is a testament to the thriving academic environment and vibrant creative community experienced by students at Adelphi. We encourage all in our community to attend and explore the exceptional work being done by our students.
Research Day 2025 Photos
A record number of undergraduate and graduate students shared their findings and creative projects from the academic year at Adelphi’s 22nd Annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference on April 24. Launch Gallery
Research Day 2025 Photos
A record number of undergraduate and graduate students shared their findings and creative projects from the academic year at Adelphi’s 22nd Annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference on April 24. 11 Photos-
Vincent W. Wang, PhD, Dean College of Arts and Sciences, discusses neuroscience research with Chloe Ott, a lab manager in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology.
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Computer science researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences discuss their research.
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First-year sociology student Afra Masud explains her research project, “Monsters,” on the psychology of serial killers.
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Dance majors preview their 2025 Spring Showcase at the Conference.
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Students discuss computer science research at the Conference with assistant professor of mathematics and computer science Sung Kim, PhD (in black t-shirt).
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Development economist Dr. Jayati Ghosh delivers the Conference’s keynote address, streamed live on the ballroom’s large screen.
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Professor Hanna Kim, PhD, Chair Anthropology, shared information on the Bhisé Research Grants alongside panelists Adelheid B. Strelick, associate professor of dance, and Rene Steinke, professor and director of the MFA Program in creative writing.
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Senior computer science major Daniel Alvarez with his project, “Play-Calling Predictability and Model Accuracy,” showing how artificial intelligence might influence the game of football.
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Kees Leune, Associate Professor, Chair Mathematics and Computer Science, listens as Angel Bajracharya and Giovanni Joseph present their research on AI in threat detection.
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Candice Garwood, a student in Adelphi’s Levermore Global Scholars program and Adelphi’s seventh Newman Fellow, presents her research on ways to reduce poverty for women in rural India.
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Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78, a member of Adelphi’s Million Dollar Roundtable and founder of the Bhisé Center for Global Understanding, speaking at the Conference.
Extraordinary Minds: The AI Playbook
Computer science major Daniel Alvarez ’25 grew up playing football. A class in machine learning made him wonder if a computer could be trained to predict an opposing team’s moves. He presented his research at Adelphi’s 2025 Scholarship and Creative Works Conference.
Keynote Speaker: Jayati Ghosh
Development economist Dr. Jayati Ghosh joined us live from India with her keynote streamed on the ballroom’s large screen. The session included a virtual dialogue with Professor Gita Surie and an in-person Q&A moderated from the stage, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all attendees.
This conversation was sponsored by the Bhisé Center for Global Understanding.
A Celebration of Scholarship and Creativity
One day each spring, we come together as a community to celebrate student scholarship and creativity during the annual Adelphi University Scholarship and Creative Works Conference. Students get to share their hard work with their peers, faculty members and visitors. In the process, they build presentation and communication skills, learn to defend their work and engage with other academics, and, overall, develop an appreciation for scholarship and what it contributes to society. At the end of the day, we join our inspiring keynote speaker’s lecture and celebrate with our entire research community.
Scholarship and Creative Works Conference FAQs
This annual event creates a stage for undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their research and creativity while fostering the exchange of ideas. All classes are canceled for the day and the entire community is encouraged to attend to learn more about the work of our student presenters.
Students may present completed or in-progress research or creative projects, which can be in the form of digital posters, oral presentations with PowerPoint slides or creative work—including performances, artwork, computer programs and poetry.
Yes! We look forward to seeing how our student scholars and artists from across the University’s disciplines complement one another. To promote “thinking outside the box” and interdisciplinarity, participants must select two of the six Conference Themes that best represent their work:
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Diversity, Ethics and Social Justice
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Environmental and Global Challenges
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Health and Wellness
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Innovation and Technology
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Behavior and Social Systems
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Others (for presentations that do not fit in the other themes)
A research abstract is a concise summary of a research study or creative work, typically written in a single paragraph, that outlines the key aspects of the project including the purpose, methodology, major findings, and conclusions (if available). Visit our Submit an Abstract page for a better understanding of the information you’ll need to supply.
Works-in-progress are not only accepted, but encouraged! We look forward to seeing your idea take shape!
The Adelphi Conference for Scholarship and Creative Works is not only a time to share the multifaceted applications of scientific fields, but it is also a time to take in the up-and-coming theories and ideas. During the Adelphi Conference, I often find that questions arise in conversations with researchers in other disciplines that create a potential for scientific advancements.
Kyana Gordon
Honors College Student, Adelphi University
