CSUSB will host its annual Research Week from April 8-16, a weeklong celebration of innovation and discovery presented by the Office of Student Research and Innovation in collaboration with academic research and graduate studies. The series highlights the scholarly and creative achievements of faculty, students and alumni across all disciplines.

Research Week will begin with the popular Grand Slam event on Wednesday, April 8, from 5-7 p.m. in the Santos Manuel Student Union South Theatre. The competition challenges students to present their research in three minutes or less to a panel of community judges and a general audience. Winners will receive a monetary prize and advance to the California State University systemwide competition.

The celebration continues April 15-16 with the 15th annual Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium, where undergraduate and graduate students, along with alumni, will showcase their work through oral, poster and creative presentations. A record number of 380 student researchers are participating and presenting at this year’s event.

New this year, the symposium will be presented in conjunction with the inaugural Defining the Future Conference — the nation’s first conference dedicated to accelerated workforce development in emerging technologies — taking place April 15-16, further expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration. Registration is still available for the conference; attendance is free for CSUSB students who register.

Research Week will conclude with the OSRI Recognition and Awards Luncheon, honoring faculty mentors and recognizing students for their outstanding achievements in research and creative activities.

For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the Research Week webpage.