The 2022 Sigma Xi Northeastern Regional Research Conference Schedule

Where: The Meeting will be held virtually via WebEx. A link to the meeting will be sent out by 9:00AM on April 30, 2022.

9:15 – 9:35AM Welcome Address and Meeting Theme Opening Comments: Riding the STEM Wave by Theodora Pinou, Event Chair; Missy Alexander, WCSU Provost; & Michelle Brown, MSAS Dean.
9:35 – 10:05AM Plenary Speaker, Dr. Eugene Santos – Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College. Talk Title: “The Significance of Interdisciplinary Research.”
10:05 – 10:50AM The Hall of Possibilities – Visit with diverse researchers searching for students and interns. Learn about their programs and how you can participate.
10:55 – 11:00AM Introduction of our Keynote Speaker by Stavros Christofi, Department of Mathematics
11:00 – 11:45AM Keynote Speaker, Dr. Tsampikos Kottos – Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Wesleyan University. Talk Title: “Utilizing attenuation mechanisms for novel technologies: Turning an “anathema” into a “blessing.”
11:45 – 12:00PM – Questions from the Audience about the Presentation
12:00PM – Meeting Concludes