Graduate Research Symposium

student presenting at the Graduate Research Symposium

 

The Stockton University Graduate Research Symposium, hosted by the Office of Graduate & Continuing Studies, is an annual, university wide celebration of graduate scholarship at Stockton University. The symposium highlights original research, capstone projects, and creative work produced by Stockton’s graduate students and fosters interdisciplinary exchange across the sciences, humanities, and professional programs.

The symposium provides graduate students with an opportunity to present their work through poster and oral presentations, engage in scholarly dialogue with peers and faculty, and gain valuable experience communicating their research to a broader public audience.

The Office of Graduate & Continuing Studies invites current and prospective students, families, faculty, staff, and members of the Stockton community to attend and join us in celebrating the achievements and contributions of Stockton’s graduate scholars.

Application Submissions are Now Open

Application Deadline:

  • March 31, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Current graduate students from all Stockton University schools
  • Research must be endorsed by a Stockton University faculty member
  • The Graduate Research Symposium brings our academic community together, and participants are encouraged to attend the full event in support of their peers 
Submit Your Application

Highlights of Past Symposia

View more photo highlights of our Graduate Research Symposia below.

Don't miss the chance to showcase your work!

Presenting research findings in a professional and academic setting provides an invaluable experience that will benefit students in and outside of the classroom long after graduation. The submission form is now closed.

UPDATED Poster/Presentation Guidelines

For guidance on how to create a poster or helpful tips for preparing an effective presentation, please visit the following North Carolina State University's website:

Creating Effective Presentations

If your program requires your final paper to be uploaded to ProQuest, please access ProQuest.

Step-by-Step Submission Guide (Students)
ProQuest Step-by-Step Approval Guide (Administrators)

See below for current reseach proejcts of students in the DNP Program. Check back for links to their final presentations.  

  • Jeannie Bocchino - Project Advised by Dr. Ruffin
    • PICOT Question:
      • How does routine screening for depression in patients at six-weeks post CABG benefit patients, providers, and the healthcare system?     
  • Amanda Dupras - Project Advised by Dr. Amendolia
    • PICOT Question:
      • In nursing students, how do self-care practices over 30-days affect stress levels?
  • Katharine Flournoy - Project Advised by Dr. Ludan
    • PICOT Question:
      • In emergency departments, what best practices or strategies versus current practice effect left without being seen rates?
  • Krystal Goula - Project Advised by Dr. Green
    • PICOT Question:
      • In cardiac surgery providers, how does the use of an electronic medical prompt versus current practice influence patient depression screening rates?
  • Jamie Sosa - Project Advised by Dr. Scaffidi
    • PICOT Question:
      • In pregnant women, how does transcervical bulb and vaginal misoprostol compared with current practice affect intervention to delivery interval?
  • Samantha Skinner - Project Advised by Dr. Greene
    • PICOT Question:
      • Does monthly screening for depressionof geriatric LTC residents increase the clinical diagnosis of depression over a 3-month period compared with those who are screened for depression quarterly?
  • Maria Pagan-Felice - Project advised by Dr. Luden
    • PICOT Question:
      • Does an outpatient substance abuse treatment center providing HCV tx in conjucntionwith SUD tx in the same location impact healthcare outcomes compared to clients getting HW tx in separate locations?
  • Maryellen Miraglio - Project advised by Dr. Scaffidi
    • PICOT Questions:
      • In adults, how does the use of a QR code compared to current paper state affect hypertension education access?

Research / Funding Opportunities

student research

Graduate students are also encouraged to seek funding through the Office of Research and Student Sponsored Programs.

For those opportunities, please visit:

Office of Research and Student Sponsored Programs