Research Day 2025: Curiosity, Creativity, and Conversation

Research Day at Salem State is a longstanding tradition—more than 25 years strong—that honors the spirit of inquiry, imagination and academic excellence across our campus. This year’s theme, Curiosity, Creativity and Conversation, invites us to see scholarly work as a democratic process that builds community, expands understanding and deepens our shared responsibility to make meaning through connection and collaboration.

As is evident throughout the day’s events, research does not happen in isolation. It is shaped by mentorship, dialogue and a commitment to human connection. Today, we come together to explore a wide range of questions and ideas through poster presentations, performances and panels. Whether you are a presenter, mentor or guest supporting a colleague or loved one, we invite you to engage with curiosity and openness.

Access the Full Digital Program

All Research Day session details, presenter information and abstracts are available in our digital program: . 

Schedule at a Glance

Opening Performances
10–10:30 am | Recital Hall

Undergraduate Poster Session
10:45 am–12:15 pm | Bertolon Café and mezzanine

Undergraduate Lightning Talks
10:45 am–12:15 pm | CC 111, Central Classroom Building

Panel Session I
11 am–12 pm | Concurrent sessions in Recital Hall, first and second-floor classrooms

Plenary Lunch Sessions
12:30–1:45 pm 

• Plenary I: Building Inclusive Academic Communities | Petrowski Room, Marsh Hall
• Plenary II: Global Perspectives – Experiential Learning in Peru | Forten Hall 123

Panel Session II
2–3 pm | Concurrent sessions in first- and second-floor classrooms

Panel Session III

3:15–4:15 pm | Concurrent sessions in first- and second-floor classrooms

Faculty and Graduate Poster Session, Publication Celebration
4:30–6 pm | Bertolon Café and mezzanine

Additional Departmental Sessions

World Languages and Cultures: Portfolios and Theses
CC 238, Central Classroom Building

• Undergraduate presentations: 9:45 am–1 pm
• Graduate presentations: 2–4 pm