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Research Days Conference 2026
April 9 - 10
Overview
The Research Days Conference is an annual event at GovState showcasing Faculty and Students' research and creative activities. More information about this year's conference will be available at a later date so check this webpage regularly for updates!
Research Days 2026
Research Days 2026 Conference Schedule & Virtual PresentationsKeynote – Opening (Thursday)
Time: 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Engbretson
Topic: AI as a Teaching Partner: Augmenting, Not Replacing, Relational Learning
Discussion Focus: Using AI to deepen Interaction, Dialogue, and Connection in ways that technology alone cannot replace
Moderator: Provost Schneller
Panelists: Sonia Dalmia, Katherine Carl, Amanda Evans, Matthew Cooney
Keynote – Closing (Friday)
Time: 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Engbretson
Topic: Redesigning Learning for the AI Era: From Assignments to Career Advantage
Discussion Focus: How we must redesign assignments and learning experiences in a world where AI can generate outputs, while ensuring students develop the capabilities needed to gain and sustain career advantage in an AI-driven economy
Moderator: Steven Wagner
Panelists: Clare Tang, Erika Ceka, Mohammed Salam, Nikki LaGrone
Research Days Development Committee