Theme

New Horizons: Transforming Lifelong Education Through Innovation and Research

Areas of Interest

We welcome submissions from all areas of educational research. Submissions may focus on but are not limited to:

• Teaching and Learning – Instructional strategies, curriculum development, teacher preparation, classroom practices

• Educational Policy and Leadership – Policy analysis, school leadership, systemic change, equity and access

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education – Inclusive teaching practices, culturally responsive education, social justice in education

• Student Learning and Development – Cognitive, social, and emotional development, motivation, engagement

• Technology in Education – EdTech tools, digital learning environments, AI in Education, Learning Analytics, CS Education

• Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation – Student learning assessment, program evaluation, data-informed decision-making

• Community and Informal Learning – Learning outside traditional classrooms, partnerships between schools and communities

• Interdisciplinary and Emerging Research – Research that bridges education with psychology, sociology, public health, and other fields

We strongly encourage a wide range of research approaches—qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, case studies, and theoretical explorations are all welcome.

Proposal Submission Guidelines

Proposals may include the following elements:

• Title of research project

• Objectives or purposes

• Theoretical/conceptual framework or perspective(s)

• Methods, techniques, or modes of inquiry

• Data sources, evidence, objects, or materials

• Results, findings, and/or substantiated conclusions

• Limitations

• Implications

Submissions should adhere to the following guidelines based on presentation format.

Paper Presentations (500 words max)

• This presentation format provides an opportunity to present an abbreviated version of a scholarly paper (it does not have to be published). Accepted papers will be given a 15-minute time slot to present.

Roundtable Presentations (500 words max)

• This format will provide an opportunity to present to a smaller group and may include research that is "in progress". This is an opportunity to receive feedback on a current project and dialogue with others about similar research interests. Roundtable presentations will be given a 20 minute time slot to present.

Poster Presentations (PDF submission)

• As part of a poster session, this presentation format provides experience presenting to and interacting with others about your research. Poster formats may vary but should summarize your research in a concise and attractive manner. The COE design team has created three research poster templates on their branding page. These can be found right beneath the Powerpoint Templates for now. The templates can be accessed here. Accepted posters will be displayed in the Norman Hall Conference Center, allowing participants to freely navigate and engage with the presentations.

Key Dates & Timeline

• Call for Proposals Opens - January 25, 2025

• Proposal Submission Deadline - February 28, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)  March 3, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)

• Proposal Review Period - March 3 to March 7, 2025

• Notification of Acceptance - March 7, 2025

• Symposium Date - March 27, 2025 (2:00 - 6:00 PM)

• Awards Announcement - March 27, 2025 (End of Symposium)

Awards & Recognition

We are excited to announce prizes for outstanding research presentations at the symposium. Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Best Graduate Paper - $250

• Best Graduate Poster - $250

• Best Undergraduate Paper - $250

• Best Undergraduate Poster - $250

Awards will be determined based on feedback from faculty judges. Winners will be announced at the end of the symposium on March 27, 2025.

For additional information, contact:

Hyunju Oh (oh.h@ufl.edu)

Kayla Sutcliffe (kaylajsutcliffe@ufl.edu)

This symposium serves as an opportunity to engage in academic discourse, refine presentation skills, and contribute to meaningful conversations in education. We look forward to your participation.