Director’s Remarks:
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is proud to announce the 15th Annual Scholarship Day Celebration at Winston-Salem State University! During the week of April 6th-10th, we proudly celebrate the remarkable research and creative achievements of our students, faculty, and staff. It is a privilege to showcase the brilliance and innovation that thrives within our WSSU community as we celebrate "Student Success through Research & Innovation", we highlight the transformative power of scholarship, creativity, and discovery across our campus. Throughout the week, students, faculty, and staff will come together to engage, transform, and celebrate the incredible work accomplished this year.
Throughout this week of festivities, we come together to engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore groundbreaking ideas, and witness dynamic campus and classroom demonstrations. OUR invites you to engage, explore and share in the excitement of research at WSSU!
Sincerely,
Tangela Towns, PhD (Director of OUR)
Scholarship Week Kickoff
April 6th, 2026
All Day 9-6pm | Campus Wide Department Game Day Departments are invited to host a discipline-specific activities that highlights the strengths and core skills within your field. Activities may be held inside or outside of your building. Feel free to involve classes, research mentees, or student organizations in the planning of our department's event!
11:00am- 12:00pm EDU 3330 Education Presentations of Research Dr. James Etim Location: Anderson Center Chancellor's Dining Room
11:45am-2:00pm Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) Adobe Research Fellows "A Discussion of Research and Networking" OUR Student Fellows & Dr. Tangela Towns Location: WSSU Cafe
12:00pm-1:00pm Healthcare Management Classroom Showcase Dr. Melissa R. Bowman Foster Location: DJR 203
12:30pm World Languages & Culture Department Showcase Dr. Jeanine Couto
Mini CUREs Conference Faculty and Student Spotlight 11:00am-12:00pm Dr. Terrance Martin & Ms. Brianna Wall Location: Hill Hall 331
1:00pm- 2:15pm Excellence in Research and Writing Award Dr. James Etim Location: Anderson Center Main Dining Room
1:00pm– 3:00pm Department of Rehabilitation Counseling 1st Annual Research Showcase Dr. Yolanda Edwards Location: Anderson Center, Room C008 Virtual Attendance (Zoom Registration Required): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sse1qvJUQHW_ImuXQ2FlWg
2:00pm- 3:15pm Department of Communication and Media Studies Showcase Dr. Soncerey Speas Location: Hall Patterson 228
Mini CUREs Conference Labster: An AI Tool for Scaffolding CUREs 2:15pm - 3:15 PM DJR 203 Dr. Uchenna Iloghalu & Dr. A. Jude Ewunkem Faculty Spotlight 2:30pm-3:30pm Dr. Lisa Maness Location: Hill Hall 331
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9:30am-12:30pm Behavioral Science Department Showcase Join Presenters Sociology Students and speakers: LTC John Flach (Wake Forest University Director of ROTC) and Alexander Holt ( PhD Candidate) Dr. Edward Opoku-Dapaah Location: Coltrane 211
12:00pm-2:00pm Project B-Healthy Mental Health Pop-up Meet the Champs and learn about Mental Health Peer to Peer: Student conversations! Location: DJR Rams Way
Mini CUREs Conference (Faculty & Staff Only) AI in Teaching and Learning, from a Statistician's standpoint" 12:00 - 1:45 PM Dr. Bao Anh T. Maddux Hill Hall 331 Register Here: Mini CUREs – Fill out form
In celebration of Scholarship Week, The R2R CHAMPs will be sharing out tips on mindfulness and mental health awareness. Join your fellow Rams and learn more about Mental Health Awareness in this Pop-Up Event. This student group and the research there within are supported by a SAMSHA grant and the following faculty and staff: Drs. Quiteya Walker, Rennae Stowe, Rashunda Richardson, Tangela Towns, and Keya Glover.
12:30pm-1:30pm Biomedical Research Infrastructure Center https://wssu.zoom.us/j/94022807165
1:00pm-2:00pm WSSU Academic Journal Spotlight Learn more about Academic Journals that are edited by our WSSU Faculty! Panel Discussion Dr. James Etim Location: Anderson Center, Main Dining Room
2:00pm-3:00pm Business Administration Classroom Showcase: MIS 2312-01 Internet Technology Research and Application Presentation Dr. Alice Etim Location: RJ Reynolds, 020B (Basement level lab)
Invitation Only 3:00pm- 5:00pm Reverse Career Fair Senior STEM Students
6pm-7pm Hip Hop Yoga Project B Healthy Yoga (Mindfulness Practice) Dr. Quiteya Walker Location: Thompson 207
April 9th, 2026
12pm-2pm Winston-Salem State University Foundation, Inc. Annual Scholarship Day Award Luncheon By Invitation Only
12:45pm-1:45pm Computer Science Department Classroom Showcase CSC_CIT 4388 Systems Design and Development Introduction of Researchers (AI CYS & CUE) Dr. Rebecca Caldwell & Mrs. Jacqueline Bethea Location: 2200 Elva Jones Building
Mini CUREs Conference 2-3pm DJR 100 “Implementing Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences into the Classroom and Beyond.” Dr. Falynn Thompson Dr. Jason Jones
Poster Celebration: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: DJR Gymnasium
6:00pm Graduate Nursing Symposium
We are pleased to invite you to the Graduate Nursing Symposium. During this event, NP Miles will present on primary care and nursing entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights into innovation and practice in the field. In addition, graduate nursing students will showcase their scholarly projects, highlighting gaps in the literature related to health conditions and patient education. Join us for an engaging and informative session celebrating the contributions of emerging nursing professionals. Topic: Graduate Nursing Symposium
Location: Zoom Password Meeting ID: 923 9010 0236 Passcode: 192563
April 10th, 2026
12:30pm-2:00pm Department of History, Politics and Social Justice University of Connecticut School of Law Visit Presenter— Dr. David Mahatha, the Assistant Dean of Diversity, Belonging, and Community Engagement Location: Coltrane 211
5:00pm-7:00pm Scholarship Week Finale " Collective Minds" Arts + Visual Studies Department Annual Exhibit
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Credits:
Created with images by tippapatt - "Microbiology and pharmaceutical research background" • Vergiliy - "Human brain illustration showcasing cognitive processes, emotions, and mental health with overlapping silhouettes in blue and orange hues" • telor - "Court gavel, scales of justice" • Thanagorn - "A modern hallway featuring a colorful world map mural on glass walls, reflecting a bright and airy atmosphere." • bbbar - "TIP acronym for theory into practice written on a blackboard" • eskay lim - "trophy" • Ixepop - "Beautiful athletic black woman stretching before hip hop dance." • Running opossum - "Diverse group of people smiling while holding a sign promoting mental health awareness" • onephoto - "Magazines publication Newspaper and journal books: background and catalog design; article magazine press; newspaper media book knowledge; document advertising datum textbook" • Intelligent Horizons - "Portrait of happy and diverse group of African American dental professionals smiling together at a medical conference or symposium showcasing teamwork expertise and dedication in the healthcare field"