Join Us at the 2025 UC Davis Research Expo: April 30
About the Event
The annual UC Davis Research Expo is a one-day event that showcases the latest research-related insight, resources, opportunities and tools to help you advance your research. The event includes exhibits, presentations, workshops and opportunities to network with potential collaborators.
We welcome you to enjoy the full event or attend portions that are of particular interest.
If you are involved in research, you will not want to miss this event!
Who should attend: Faculty, post-docs, staff, research administrators, students and industry partners involved in research.
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Where: UC Davis Conference Center
Schedule of Events:
We welcome you to enjoy the full event or attend portions that are of particular interest.
9:45-10:00 – Registration Opens
10:00-10:45 – Morning Breakout Sessions
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- Option 1: How AI is advancing research at UC Davis: Current applications and future opportunities
- Option 2: Lasting impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education and pathways to address moving forward
- Option 3: UC Davis Library support for open access publishing
10:45-11:00 – Networking & Exhibits (coffee & light snacks provided)
11:00-12:30 – Keynote Address & Panel Discussion
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- Opening Remarks: Simon Atkinson, Vice Chancellor for Research
- Keynote: The rise of team research and career prospects in academic science, Donna K. Ginther, Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics; Director, Institute for Policy & Social Research, University of Kansas
- Panel Discussion: Early-career award recipients discuss keys to success
12:30-2:00 – Research Exhibits (Lunch provided)
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- Connect with researcher support groups, research units, core labs
- Learn about resources, tools and opportunities
- New this year: Get a free headshot photo
2:00-3:00 – Afternoon Breakout Session
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- Navigating proposal development in the new federal landscape, Sheryl L Soucy-Lubell, Director of Proposal Development Services
