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Transformations

Students and faculty gathering to discuss poster presentations

Transformations: A Student Research and Creativity Conference

Call for Presentations: Due February 14, 11:59 p.m.

Propose a poster:  Poster Presentation

Propose a talk: Single Presentation

Propose a session:  Group Session

Events Scheduled for May 1 & 2, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 4:30 p.m.

Keynote Address delivered by the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Peter DiNardo ’68 and Judith Waring Outstanding Achievement in Research Award: TBA

Friday, May 2, 10:20 a.m.

Student presentations

10:20 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bowers Hall

Resources

Guidelines:

  • All proposals must be submitted electronically: No paper forms will be accepted. 
  • Follow the proposal links above to access the electronic proposals.  
  • Please be sure to press SUBMIT when complete.   
  • You will receive an email confirmation with helpful information regarding Digital Commons and Poster Printing so be on the lookout for that!!! More details to come.
  • Proposals for all presentation types are due by February 14 at 11:59 p.m.  Formstack online submissions will close promptly and not be accepted after this deadline. 
  • The person submitting the online entry will be the ONLY one to receive an EMAIL CONFIRMATION.  For this reason, please SHARE your EMAIL CONFIRMATION with your other Talk/Poster student and faculty participants!

POSTERS:

Templates are available to help you create your poster.

To print your posters for the conference, please fill out this form from the Duplication Center.

Thanks again for participating, and we look forward to a wonderful conference!

Schedule at a glance: 2025 TBA

Transformations 2024 Schedule At a Glance (PDF)

Presentation handbook: 2025 TBA

Transformations 2024 Presentation Handbook (PDF)

Moderator Forms: Moderator Evaluation Form 2025 (DOC)

If you have any questions, please contact Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office at 607-753-4312 or email SchoolOf.ArtsandSciences@cortland.edu.

About Transformations

In 2012, a new emphasis on student research led to a name change to Transformations: A Student Research and Creativity Conference. It is through the process of research and creative activity that we make discoveries that produce new knowledge and understandings that transform our disciplines. The world around us can be transformed through meaningful applications of this new knowledge, and we can transform students’ lives by providing them with opportunities to participate in original research and creative projects.

A highlight of the academic year, this event focuses on student research, which is defined as an original investigation or creative activity through the primary efforts of a student or group of students. The 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 and understand that it is only possible through the ongoing efforts of faculty who provide leadership and mentoring.

Generally, the event begins with a keynote address that is followed by presentations and poster sessions. In addition to attendance by members of the campus community, invitations are 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 and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Office. Special thanks to the Student Alumni Association for providing volunteers.

Transformations Committee

  • Christopher Badurek, Geography
  • Martine Barnaby, Art and Art History
  • Laura Eierman, Biological Sciences
  • Eunyoung Jung, Foundations and Social Advocacy
  • Bruce Mattingly, Arts and Sciences (Chair)
  • Erin Morris, Sport Management (SAB LOA spring 2025)
  • Jason Parks, Kinesiology
  • Kimberly Rombach, Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Meghan VanDeuson, Arts and Sciences
  • Alexandra Vizgaitis, Psychology
  • Hilary Wong, Memorial Library

2025 Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, May 1, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Sperry Center, Room 104, Lecture Presentation
2025 Dr. Peter DiNardo ’68 and Judith Waring Outstanding Achievement in Research, Award Recipient and Keynote Speaker, TBA

Friday, May 5, 10:20 - 4:00 PM

Student presentations TBA
Bowers Hall

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