Dear OLPD Students,
Welcome to the Fall Semester and the 2024-2025 Academic Year! We hope this new academic year brings exciting opportunities, personal growth, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re continuing your journey with us or just getting started, we’re thrilled to have you as part of our OLPD community.
As we embark on another year of learning and collaboration, we’re excited to announce the OLPD Student Research Conference 2025, which will be held on Friday, February 28th, 2025. This annual conference is dedicated to supporting your growth as scholars and professionals, providing a platform to showcase your research, engage with peers, and develop your academic identity.
What is the OLPD Student Research Conference?
The OLPD Student Research Conference is designed for graduate students to share their research in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether it’s a project you’ve already presented elsewhere or new work you’re excited to share, this conference gives you the chance to showcase your ideas, gain feedback, and build your confidence in presenting at professional conferences.
This Year’s Theme: “Igniting the Future: Empowering the New Generation of Scholars and Researchers in Changing Times”
This year’s theme highlights the transformative journey of becoming a scholar in a rapidly evolving world. We encourage you to explore how your research contributes to the future of leadership, policy, and development, across OLPD fields. The subthemes are flexible, ensuring alignment with broader topics covered in other professional conferences, so you can make the most of this experience.
Important Dates:
- Conference Date: Friday, February 28th, 2025
- Proposal Submission Window: October 15 – December 15, 2024
We welcome submissions in a variety of formats, including:
- Research presented at other conferences
- Papers written for class
- Faculty research collaborations
- Pilot studies, dissertation/thesis work, and more!
Why Participate?
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your work in a friendly and supportive space. You’ll receive valuable feedback, connect with fellow students and faculty, and develop skills that will be useful in future professional settings. It’s also a great way to expand your academic network and deepen your involvement in our vibrant community of emerging scholars.
We can’t wait to see the exciting research you’ll bring to the conference! If you have any questions or need more information about submitting a proposal, feel free to reach out to us. Let’s make this year a memorable one full of learning, growth, and success!
Wishing you all the best for a fantastic fall semester.
Warmly,
Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Student Research Conference Planning Committee
