Student Research and Creativity Exposition (OSCAR Expo)

Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 Student Research and Creativity Exposition:

Thursday, May 2, 2024 (12pm-6:00pm)

The 2024 Annual Student Research and Creativity Exposition will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Williams Center. The Annual Student Research and Creativity Exposition (affectionately known as the OSCAR Expo) is an event held each Spring to celebrate the research and creative activity of undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines. Formats for presentations include oral presentations, poster presentations, multimedia presentations of scholarly and creative work, and live musical or theatrical performances.

This year's OSCAR Expo will feature over 100 sessions, 5 panel discussions, and 1 keynote speech. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Stop by the Expo to share in the collective joy of discovery, innovation, and creativity!

General Schedule for the 2024 Student Research and Creativity Exposition is as Follows:

12:00-12:30 p.m. - Open Remarks and Introduction of Award Recipients
12:40-1:10 p.m. - Session 1: Presentations, Performances, Literary Readings, Art Exhibits, Posters/Displays
1:20-1:50 p.m. - Session 2: Presentations, Performances, Literary Readings, Art Exhibits, Posters/Displays
2:00-2:30 p.m. - Session 3: Presentations, Performances, Literary Readings, Art Exhibits, Posters/Displays
2:40-3:10 p.m. - Session 4: Presentations, Performances, Literary Readings, Art Exhibits, Posters/Displays
3:20-3:50 p.m. - Invited Panel Discussions Featuring...
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Internships through the Career Development Office
- the Center for Innovation and Economic Development
- Partners in Inquiry and Creativity (student/faculty mentoring program), and
- the International Center
4:00-4:30 p.m. - Additional refreshments and Keynote Speaker: Dr. Miroslawa Wielopolska-Szymura (Fulbright Scholar)
4:40-5:10 p.m. - Session 5: Presentations, Performances, Literary Readings, Art Exhibits, Posters/Displays
5:20-5:50 p.m. - Session 6: Presentations, Performances, Literary Readings, Art Exhibits, Posters/Displays
5:50 p.m. - Closing performance by "The Guerrillas"

2023 Student Research and Creativity Exposition

On May 4th, 2023, approximately 100 students (representing 25 different majors) participated in the OSCAR Expo by sharing their posters and presentations regarding their research and creativity. Activities included 15 performances/presentations and 61 posters. Overall, 43 different faculty members were identified as mentors for students' projects (many faculty were identified as mentors for multiple projects).

picture program

Across four hours, more than 160 participants visited the researchers/artists at their poster presentations and attended oral presentations and musical performances in the Multipurpose Room and adjacent areas. Presentations were scheduled at specific times to maximize interactions and discussions about the projects and research studies.

Opening remarks were shared by Erin Mroczka (interim director of OSCAR) and Provost David Starrett. In addition, the recipients of the 5th Annual Donald Nasca Undergraduate Student Research Award were announced. The students and their projects are Zainab Ahmed, “Induction of Mitotic Defects via Estrogen-Linked Signaling;” Aiden Carney, “Recruitment of Beginning Band Students: Teachers’ Experience and Use of Technology;” Amanda Roth, “Identification of Bacteria in Drinking Water in Honduras;” and Savannah Steves, “The Archaeology of Climate Change: OSL Dating of Loess Sediments at the McKendry Archaeology Site.” All four students will present the results of their research at the 2024 OSCAR Expo.

OSCAR Expo 2023: Videos from Presenters

Click the link below to access the playlist of videos from the 2023 Expo presenters. In each video, the presenters share a brief summary of their project and describe why the project was an important part of their journey at SUNY Fredonia.

YouTube Playlist of Videos from the 2023 Expo Presenters