ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ

Graduate Events

Celebrate Research

Graduate Research Conference

April 20, 2026
Setzer Student Center, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University, Beaumont, Texas

Starting 9:00 a.m. in the Ballroom A - Setzer Center

Approaching Event Deadline
Deadline: April 3, 2026
Abstract Submission for Graduate Research Conference

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University’s College of Graduate Studies will host its 4th Annual Graduate Research Conference on April 20 at the Setzer Student Center, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University, Beaumont, Texas.Topics from all disciplines are encouraged. 

Join Us

We invite you to join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Setzer Center Ballroom A followed by a day of presentations, posters, workshops, and a keynote lecture by the staff of Stable Spirit.

A free luncheon for graduate students will be offered for lunch. The event will close at 5 p.m. with awards for best posters and papers.  

Cost

There is no entry fee, so come to enjoy the presentations, vendors, keynote, and freebies. 


Submission Requirements

Participants should be graduate students enrolled at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University or in an invited college or university (or grad faculty as noted in the special session below). Submissions need not include the paper or poster but an effective abstract thereof and should be in English and include the following:
  • Title of the poster or paper, first and last name of the participant, college and degree program in which you are enrolled, email address, and telephone number at the top of the page. We will protect your information.
  • Abstract (up to 300 words) of the poster or paper. Because posters are a visual and interactive medium, please provide some information about how you will convey information visually. Posters will be 24 x 26 landscaped.
  • Indicate that the abstract is for a paper or poster.

Send submissions by April 3 to: Kristan Traxler, Director of Graduate Student Success, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University at ktraxler@lamar.edu and cc dept_gradeditor@lamar.edu, Subject line: Abstract Submission.

Questions?

Call (409) 880-7245 for questions and additional information.


Primary Topics

  • Quality Assurance

Special Faculty Session Topic

Only full-time Grad Faculty, please: Papers/presentations on the general topic of preparing graduate students for their next step into a career, post-doctorate, or terminal degree 

NOTE: Graduate Student research is our primary focus. We welcome submissions for all graduate student-led research regardless of topic.