Graduate Student Conference (Grad Con)
Elevate your graduate experience!
Forge connections with industry leaders, build a lasting peer network, and equip yourself with essential professional skills.
GradCon 2026 will be a space dedicated to showcasing the innovative scholarship, creative projects, and professional achievements of Ohio University’s graduate community. Whether you’re presenting a research paper, creative piece, or applied project, GradCon is an opportunity to highlight your work and contribute to a vibrant culture of graduate excellence.
Submit your work and join us at GradCon 2026
Why attend Grad Con?
Here are just a few of the many benefits of participating in Grad Con:
- Network with professionals and leaders
- Receive feedback by sharing your research
- Develop valuable presentation skills
- Connect with a diverse student community
GradCon Program 2026Friday, February 27, 2026 | ||
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | Registration and Poster set up | Schoonover Lobby |
(Concurrent) Thematic Session 1: Academic Leadership +Bobcats’ wellbeing | ||
| 10:00 – 10:55 | Alden Library (Visibility as a scholar) | Schoonover 380 |
| 10:00 – 10:55 | Mindfulness session | Schoonover 276 |
| 11:00 – 11:55 | Thesis and Dissertation (TAD) Workshop | Schoonover 508 |
(Concurrent) Thematic Session 2: Professional Development | ||
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Workforce-ready workshops (CV/Resume buildings) | Schoonover 508 |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 1:1 Personalized resume reviews | Schoonover 380 |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Break | Schoonover Lobby |
Poster Session | ||
| 13:30 – 14:25 | Graduate student submissions from different disciplines | Schoonover Lobby |
Concurrent Research Session 1 | ||
| 14:25– 15:10 | (4 Graduate student speakers give 10- minute presentations + 10 min for group questions) | Schoonover (380) |
Concurrent Research Session 2 | ||
| 14:25 – 15:10 | (4 Graduate student speakers give 10- minute presentations + 10 min for questions) | Schoonover (508) |
| 15:10 – 15:30 | Transition to Keynote + Awards Ceremony | Schoonover (145 or 450) |
| 15:30 – 16 :00 | GSS President speech Keynote speech | Schoonover 145 |
| 16: 00 – 17:00 | Awards Ceremony and Networking Session | Schoonover (450) |
Sample Workshop Topics
Poster Presentations
Present your research at the 50-minute Poster Session. This is a great opportunity to:
- Practice for future conferences
- Connect with peers outside your field
- Win awards
Prepare an elevator pitch and stand by your poster for Q&A. Max 2 presenters per poster! Open to all Ohio University graduate programs.
Proposal submission form requirements:
- Abstract for Program (300 characters or less with spaces)
- Abstract (500 words or less)
Research & Academia Talks
Engage a broad audience with your 10-minute research talk! Practice for future conferences or connect with students outside your field. Q&A included (2-3 minutes). Open to all Ohio University graduate programs. Apply separately for each session (e.g., talks & posters).
Proposal submission form requirements:
- Abstract for Program (300 characters or less with spaces)
- Abstract (500 words or less)
Images from Previous GradCons
