CSUSB RESEARCH WEEK 2026
Event Title | Event Details | Description |
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Grad Slam | Date: April 8th Time: 5:00 PM Location: SMSU South Theater | Join the Office of Graduate Studies for our university-wide Grad Slam! Watch as our students present their timely, and provoking graduate work. The catch? They have to do it in three minutes or less to a non-expert audience and a panel of community judges. The winners will be awarded prize money and move on to the CSU-side competition! Learn more by visiting Graduate Studies' website Event Landing Page |
Mellon Mays Special Keynote Address: Dr. Irene Sanchez
| Date: April 14th, 2026 Time: 12PM-1PM Location: TBD
| Follow link to RSVP: RSVP Now |
9th Annual | Date: April 14th, 2026 Time: 4PM-6PM Location: Alumni Center | This annual event will honor and celebrate the successes of our colleagues who engaged in extramural grant activities by submitting proposals and receiving grant awards in the past year. The theme of this year’s event, “Guiding Lights of Research,” reflects our continued commitment to sponsored programs which bring the resources to support extraordinary research of our faculty and provide funding for many services benefiting our students and local community. For questions, please contact Jessica Carrillo at Jessica.carrilo@csusb.edu. Kindly note this event is by invitation only. |
Defining the Future Conference
| Date: April 15-16, 2026 Time: 8AM - 6:30PM Location: San Manuel Student Union North & South (SMSU) | Description: This dynamic conference brings together leaders from academia, industry, and economic development to accelerate workforce development in emerging technologies. Hosted by CSUSB, the event is designed to build strategic partnerships, expand industry-supported research opportunities for students, and reimagine innovative, future-facing educational models that prepare the next generation of talent. Through collaboration, sponsorship, and engagement with pioneering organizations, “Defining the Future” will showcase cutting-edge technologies, inspire innovation, and strengthen the pipeline between education and industry. STUDENT REGISTRATION IS FREE! - Register now Visit the website for more info! Definingthefuture.org |
| 15th Annual "Meeting of the Minds" Student Research Symposium | Time: 10AM - 11AM Location: San Manuel Student Union North & South (SMSU) Presentation Types: Poster, Oral, and Art Exhibit Presentations | At the "Meeting of the Minds" Student Research Symposium, CSUSB graduate, undergraduate, and alumni students have the opportunity to showcase their research and creative activities (RSCA) through oral, poster, and creative presentations. Application Deadline: March 17th, 2026 For questions, please contact OSRI at Osr@csusb.edu RSVP Now to attend! Visit the website for more info and to submit your application: Event Landing Page |
OSRI Recognition and Awards Luncheon | TBD | This OSRI Recognition luncheon is held to honor faculty who mentor students and acknowledge the students for their achievements in research and creative activities. |