Transformations

A Student Research and Creativity Conference

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
12:30-8:00 p.m., Sperry Center

In 1987, SUNY Cortland established Scholars’ Day, a day-long conference devoted to showcasing the wide array of scholarship, research and creative activities occurring on campus. Over the years, Scholars’ Day became a highlight of the academic year. We are pleased that this tradition is continuing under a new name: Transformations: A Student Research and Creativity Conference.

The focus of this event will be student research, defined as an original investigation or creative activity through the primary efforts of a student or group of students. This work should show problem-solving skills and demonstrate new conceptual outcomes. We are encouraged and invigorated by the increasing level of student research that we are seeing at SUNY Cortland, and understand that it is only possible through the ongoing efforts of faculty who provide leadership and mentoring to our students.

There are many reasons why we chose the name Transformations. First of all, it is through the process of research and creative activity that we make discoveries that produce new knowledge and understandings that transform our disciplines. Secondly, the world around us can be transformed through meaningful applications of this new knowledge. Finally, we know that we can transform students’ lives by providing them with opportunities to participate in original research and creative projects.

This year’s event will be held on in Sperry Center on Wednesday, April 18 with presentations beginning at 12:30 PM and continuing until 6:30 PM. The day will also feature a poster session from 1:30-3:00 PM and a keynote address at 7:00 PM. In addition to attendance by members of the campus community, invitations have been extended to area high schools, our elected representatives and to the Cortland community at large.

Support for Transformations has been provided by the President's Office, the Provost's Office and Vice President for Academic Affairs Office, The Cortland Fund, The Cortland College Foundation and Auxiliary Services Corporation. Special thanks to the Student Alumni Association for providing volunteers for Transformations.

For more information, please contact the Arts and Sciences Dean’s office by phone at 607-753-4312 or by email to Rhonda.Moulton@cortland.edu.