2027 Theme: Meeting the Moment, Mapping the Future: Education and Human Well-Being for Today and Tomorrow
The fields of education and human sciences operate at a critical intersection. Today, we face complex challenges from navigating rapidly shifting technological landscapes to expanding access to vital resources in mental health and community well-being. Yet, these hurdles present a powerful opportunity to actively design what comes next.
The Office of Research and Graduate Programs invites students and faculty to engage at this pivotal juncture in research and practice. This year’s theme challenges us to intentionally examine our current educational and developmental landscape while charting the course for a brighter tomorrow.
We welcome research submissions, innovative practices, and collaborative projects that address immediate modern challenges or forecast future trends in teaching, learning, health, and human development. The Innovative Research & Practice Symposium (IRPS) is a premier opportunity to showcase your work, share insights, and build actionable frameworks to serve our classrooms and communities for generations to come. Join us to present your fresh perspectives, emerging research, and transformative ideas!
Schedule for 2027 Innovative Research & Practice Symposium
February 5, 2027, from 3:00-6:00 pm, participants can engage in Blazer Briefings, Poster Sessions, and Round Tables.
February 6, 2027, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, participants can engage in session categories related to Research, Works-in-Progress, Scholarly, Practitioner/Applied, and Performance Visual or Digital presentations.
Submissions for the symposium are open now and will remain open until November 15, 2026.
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2028 Theme: TBA