The 51ӰԺUniversity hosted its 10th annual University Research Day on April 2, marking a decade of showcasing a campus-wide culture of discovery and innovation. This year’s event is also the first since the University received R1 classification, recognizing it among the top research institutions in the United States.
“The fact that we are now an R1 research institution, a top tier research institution in the country, gives us an opportunity to build on the momentum that is captured on Research Day,” said the University’s first-ever Senior Vice Provost for Research, Joseph Yost, who is leading future-growth opportunities with new initiatives like the Innovation Fund.
University President Peter Kilpatrick explained in his opening session remarks to the audience gathered in Della Ratta Auditorium that the University’s commitment to discovering truth through faith and reason is key to its influence and impact across fields and industries.
“We bring all the threads of knowledge together to tackle interdisciplinary problems or multidisciplinary problems,” said President Kilpatrick. “We are blessed with the opportunity to engage in research to pursue the truth about the universe and the human person.”
During the keynote address, attendees learned about a campaign to increase awareness and resources for athlete mental health inspired by lifesaving research conducted on campus. Associate Professor of Media and Communications Studies Glenn Østen Anderson discussed his collaboration with Psychology Professor David Jobes — one of the nation’s top experts on suicide prevention — for a mental health documentary, of which students got a sneak preview.
University Research Day is a time for students to practice pitching their ideas, discover opportunities for collaboration, and have their work celebrated by their peers and professors.
