Black Hills State University will host the 28th annual Black Hills Research Symposium (BHRS) April 1-2. This interdisciplinary conference will showcase undergraduate research activity in the Black Hills region and will feature keynote speaker Delia D’Ambra and co-chairs Dr. Alissa Call and Dr. Ashley Pfeiffer
The symposium will start April 1 with oral presentations from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Meier Hall Rooms 203 and 207. Following the presentations, student poster presentations will take place in the Student Union Lobby from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
"The BHRS is an awesome opportunity for BHSU students, faculty, staff, and the entire black hills community to learn more about undergraduate research projects,” said Pfeiffer. “Every year, I am amazed at the amount of creativity and work that goes into these projects.”
On April 2, D’Ambra, an investigative journalist, writer, and storyteller, will deliver her keynote address “From Print to Podcasting: Why Intentionality and Integrity in Your Research Matters," at 4 p.m. in the Meier Hall Auditorium. This address will showcase D’Ambra’s curious, ethical, and compassionate approach on reporting that has influenced how the industry sets the precise balance of transparency and tenacity of their work.
“I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to bring Delia D'Ambra to campus,” said Pfeiffer. “Her podcast is highly engaging and entertaining, and I have no doubt that she will bring that same energy to campus on Thursday. Don't miss out on this unique and free opportunity!”
For more information about the Symposium, visit BHSU.edu/BHRS or contact the co-chairs of the 28th BHRS Dr. Alissa Call at Alissa.Call@BHSU.edu, and Dr. Ashley Pfeiffer at Ashley.Pfeiffer@BHSU.edu.