Scholarly and Creative Works Conference 2024
Dominican University of California
Conference date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Spring 2024 marks Dominican's 9th annual Scholarly and Creative Works Conference
This one-day event honors undergraduate and graduate student's research and creative works. The event showcases student research papers and posters, creative writing, artwork, dance, and music performances through presentations to a live audience.
All Dominican students and families, faculty, staff, and invited visitors; are welcome to attend the conference in person and view oral presentations via Zoom
Keynote speech title, "Why Research?"
Professor of Biology, Department Chair
Oral presentations are held in Guzman classrooms with an audience in person and via Zoom
All Poster presentations are held in Guzman Lecture Hall with an in-person audience (no Zoom available)
Artist Showcase with opening reception to be held in Barbara D. Goodman Art Gallery/Alemany Library, 1st floor
STUDENTS
General Support: motivation, public speaking skills, writing support, career prep, and more!
Eligibility to Present
Students eligible to present are those working on their undergraduate or graduate theses/capstone projects (even if it is in the proposal stage), including:
- Students graduating in spring 2024
- Students working on their capstone projects during their junior year
- Students graduating in December 2024 may present a thesis/project proposal
- Students who graduated in December 2023 are encouraged to return and present their completed work
Abstract Submissions Due March 1st
(form now closed)
- Fill out the 2024 Abstract Submission Form (form now closed)
- Read and accept the agreement statement at the bottom of the form
- Submit the form and receive a copy of your submission (note: If participating in a 'Group Presentation,' EACH member of the group should submit an abstract. The abstract and title should be identical for all submissions.)
- Optional, upload your final thesis with Dominican Scholar for the world to access your Signature Work!
Scholarly and Creative Works Conference Team
Dr. Bill Phillips, Conference Co-Organizer (Psychology, School of Liberal Arts and Education)
Christina Mayes, Conference Co-Organizer (Student Success Center), La Vida Dominican Postbaccalaureate Scholarly & Creative Works Fellow
Dr. Laura Griess Hess, La Vida Dominican Signature Work Fellow (Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Natural Sciences)
Dr. Sarah Lee, La Vida Dominican Signature Work Fellow (Barowsky School of Business)
Jessica Moitt, La Vida Dominican Scholarly and Creative Works Fellow (Assistant to Vice President of Academic Affairs)
Louis Knecht, La Vida Dominican Community Engagement and Digital Portfolio Fellow (University Archivist, Reference and Instruction Librarian)
Dr. Mojgan Behmand, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Dr. Lindsey Dean, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, La Vida Dominican Project Director
Visitor information: Campus Map/Parking, Accessibility Requests, Campus spaces accessible by wheelchair and/or gender-neutral restrooms (Google maps below)
The Scholarly and Creative Works Conference is developed through campus partnerships and proudly sponsored by Academic Affairs.
Dominican Jazz Ensemble Music Credits
Steve Albin – Guitar (community member)
Andrew Vince Arguel - Drums
LaNicia Ellis - Clarinet
Itzel Gonzalez - Flute
Chuck Graham - Baritone Saxophone (Alumni)
Patrick Kelly - Double bass (Alumni)
Shakira Spencer - Guitar
Arin Wilson - Ukulele
Elle Wong - Piano
Dominican A Cappella Workshop Music Credits
- Soprano 1: Eliana Hinnenberg, Shakira Spencer, Arin Wilson
- Soprano 2: Itzel Gonzalez
- Alto 1: Sarah Bezdek, LaNicia Ellis, Damaris Gomez
- Alto 2: Bella Blue, Samantha Lo
Dominican Scholar
Reach a global audience upload your scholarly works to Dominican Scholar
Questions? Contact Michael Puljas, Scholarly Communications Librarian/Academic Technologist, 415.485.3254
Student Creator Credits
SCW Conference Video creator and narrator: Julia Zasso, OT, Learn More
SCW Conference Graphics creator: Cherish Spikes, ART, Learn More
COVID Event Guidelines, Learn More
Questions? PenguinPrepared@dominican.edu