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Research Weeks

Research Weeks is a university-wide initiative that takes place during the month of April, and celebrates knowledge and innovation in all disciplines at VCU.

We’re thrilled to welcome distinguished speakers from across the nation, who will share their expertise and insights on a range of research topics, as well as celebrate current scholarship from our faculty and students. 

Join us as we explore cutting-edge discoveries, foster collaboration and highlight the impact our research has on our community and nation.

All events are free and open to the public.

The Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity: The Wisdom of Lincoln for a Zero-Sum World 

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5-6:15 p.m.

Location: Virginia Museum of History and Culture

A zero-sum mentality shapes more religious, political and social behavior today than many of us realize. Believing that resources and opportunities are essentially fixed easily stymies all kinds of collective work and benefit. Peter W. Marty, editor/publisher of The Christian Century, a journal devoted to shaping America’s conversation about religion and faith in public life, will speak on Abraham Lincoln’s rhetorical leadership, and how his wisdom countered a zero-sum mindset.

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Impact Summit: Undergraduate Research, Mentors Matter

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Cabell Library, Room 303

The College of Humanities and Sciences invites faculty and staff to IMPACT 2025: Undergraduate Research, Mentor Matter. Join us for an exciting day-long teaching and learning summit featuring speakers, panels, networking, and skill development centered on how teaching excellence results in student success. This year, we focus on the faculty's critical role as mentors in our undergraduate research mission both in and out of the classroom.

Keynote Speaker: Mike Hoa Nguyen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, New York University

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Public Interest Technology in the Age of AI

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 4-6 p.m.

Location: Cabell Library, Room 303

The joint public-private deployment of AI systems is unfolding almost invisibly. The philosophies and ambitions that guide these black box systems are also opaque. In this talk, Margaret Hu, J.D., a professor of law from William & Mary, will discuss the emerging frictionless alignment between technology and AI corporations and argue for a separation of the "AI State" that governs the corporate interests and the "State" that governs the public interests of the people. 

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CHS Student Research Pecha Kucha

Thursday, April 23, 2025, 2-3:30 p.m.

Location: STEM Building, Room 202

Looking for an undergrad research opportunity? Come to the College of Humanities and Sciences Research Pecha Kucha. (A Pecha Kucha is a FAST presentation that uses 20 slides displayed for 20 seconds each.) Hear from students and faculty in the following labs:

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