A screenshot from this year’s virtual expo.
Sixteen talented researchers from Science, Arts and the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University gathered to share their research on March 5, 2021.
Each year Research Expo offers a wide range of topics, and this year’s event —held virtually for the first time—was no exception. Open to both the Saint Mary’s community and the public, Expo had more than 170 registered participants.
Panelists were asked to condense their research—sometimes months or even years in the making—into a three-minute presentation, in the same format as the 3-Minute Thesis competition our graduate students participate in.
The wide range of topics showcases the breadth of research expertise at Saint Mary’s. Professors spoke about their work on measuring dark matter, ultra-fast laser scanning microscopes, the psychology behind video interviews in hiring practices, and Colombian post-traumatic literature.
Kevin Buchan, Director of the Office of Innovation and Community Engagement (OICE), facilitated a question-and-answer period after each presentation session, providing an opportunity for panelists to offer more detailed explanations of their work.
Events like Research Expo are key to building partnerships across different departments within the university as well as external partnerships. OICE is looking forward to continuing to highlight the excellent research happening here at Saint Mary’s University.
The Office of Innovation and Community Engagement (OICE) at Saint Mary’s facilitates research relationships between faculty members and government departments, private companies, industrial associations and international agencies. To learn more about the Research Expo and the Office of Innovation and Community Engagement, click here.