The 3rd annual Delaware State University Faculty Research Day will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Faculty and post-doctoral scholars may submit 250 word abstracts to present in one of two formats: 5 minute "Lightning Talks", or a poster. Faculty from all colleges will be selected to present in the 14 presentation slots. Speakers will be selected based on college representation and a 250 word abstract submitted through this site.  Presenters will be selected and notified by May 4th. Presenters who are not selected for one of the 14 presentation slots will be automatically registered for a poster.

Deadline for abstract submission for talks is Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm.  Abstracts submitted after that time will not be considered for a speaking slot. Poster abstracts will be accepted until May 11, 2026

People interested in attending Research Day may register through this site until 11:59 pm on May 15.

The agenda for the day is below:

Agenda

10:00 am – 11:00 am  - Lightning (5 minute) talks Group 1

11:20 am - 12:30 pm - Lightning talks Group 2

12:30 – 1:30 pm – Posters, Networking, & Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 pm – Recognition of Grant Submissions & Awards