Research

A student smiles at an onlooker while sharing her research poster.

Student Research and Scholarship Forum

This annual event is open to students of all disciplines conducting scholarship of any kind under the direction of an Ohio State Newark faculty member or lecturer.

The forum aims to increase collaborative, student-faculty research endeavors, encourage participation in academic research, and to further the goals of the Ohio State Denman Undergraduate Research Forum and Ohio State Undergraduate Research Office at the Newark Campus. This forum is an opportunity for students to present their scholarship before a diverse panel of judges.

The Student Research and Scholarship Forum is held annually during spring semester. 

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21st Annual Student Research and Scholarship Forum: March 25, 2025
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A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student stands at a podium while four others stand at the front of the a crowd in a conference room.
A student stands at podium speaking about her research.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student standing at a podium addresses a crowd while a second students looks at the first.
A student points to his research poster during a presentation at the Student Research and Scholarship Forum.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student speaks into a microphone in front of a crowd of people.
A student stands in front of her research poster presenting to a couple onlookers.
A student stands in the front of a room speaking about his research.
A student stands next to a spectator while presenting her research poster.
A student stands behind a podium speaking to a crowd.
A student stands at the front of a conference room speaking into a microphone to a crowd.
A student stands in front of her research poster presenting to onlookers.
A student smiles at an onlooker while sharing her research poster.
A student points to his poster while two onlookers watch.
A large group of students participants and Professor Brad Okdie gather together at the 2025 Student Research and Scholarship Forum
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Students present their posters and give talks to spectators at the Student Research and Scholarship Forum on March 25, 2025 at Ohio State Newark.
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20th Annual Student Research Forum: March 27, 2024
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Student stands next to their poster presentation talking to spectators.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student points to his research poster during a presentation at the Student Research and Scholarship Forum.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student stands next to his poster presentation talking to a spectator and pointing at data on the poster.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
A students holds his hands in front of him as he presents his research.
A student stands next to her poster presentation talking to a spectator.
The top two finishers in each category stand in a line holding their certificates.
Student points to her research poster while talking to a bystander at the Student Research and Scholarship Forum
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Photos of students presenting at the 2024 Student and Research Scholarship Forum.

Benefits of participation

  • Undergraduate research requires an educational collaboration between students and faculty members.
  • Research experiences may be initiated by students who seek out faculty supervision for their projects or by faculty members who involve undergraduate students in their research teams.
  • Research can culminate in a written or oral presentation as a means of making the body of academic knowledge or creative exploration accessible to other investigators in the field, as well as to the general public.
  • Participation in undergraduate research benefits students educationally, professionally and personally.

Educational benefits

  • Working closely with a faculty mentor·
  • Learning about issues, methods, and leaders in students’ chosen fields
  • Applying concepts learned in coursework to “real life” situations
  • Sharpening problem-solving skills
  • Reading primary literature

Professional benefits

  • Exploring and preparing for future careers
  • Developing marketable skills
  • Enhancing professional communication skills
  • Collaborating with others and working effectively as part of a team

Personal benefits

  • Growing as a critical, analytical, and independent thinker
  • Meeting challenges and demonstrating the ability to complete a project
  • Discovering personal interests
  • Developing internal standards of excellence