Diversity Research Showcase

Event Information

  • When: Friday, January 23, 2026 from 1:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
  • Where: Campbell Hall and online

The 9th Annual Diversity Research Showcase is hosted by the Honors College and open to all students. It features MSU undergraduate student work or work in progress on issues of diversity that advance inclusion.

Register to present at or attend the 2026 DRS. 

 

I told myself, ‘Kailyn, just do it’. I thought to myself it would be a great way to showcase something that I’m passionate about.

KAILYN BUTLER, 2023 STUDENT PARTICIPANT

The Diversity Research Showcase provides undergraduates students space to discuss their diversity research with peers, faculty, and staff in a supportive and constructive atmosphere. Topics span cultural, racial, ethnic, functional, gender, international, LGBTQIA2S+, and political diversity. 

Benefits

The Diversity Research Showcase provides MSU undergraduate students with valuable opportunities:

  • Monetary awards
  • Research presentation experience
  • Networking

We invite anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of how diversity affects every area of study to attend.

It was wonderful to see so many from the campus community join us to support the outstanding work these students are doing locally and globally in their efforts to advance equity and justice.

ERIKA CREWS, HONORS COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Judging and Awards

Presentations are evaluated by two MSU faculty or staff judges. Thanks to generous donations from our program sponsors, monetary prizes are awarded to top presenters in the oral and poster categories.

Presenter Resources

I think Dr. King would be proud to see the breadth and strength of the work students are doing to advance inclusivity and address challenging issues.

BESS GERMAN, ASSISTANT DEAN OF THE HONORS COLLEGE

2026 Schedule

1:00-1:30 p.m. Attendee and presenter check-in South Lobby
1:30-2:00 p.m. Poster presentations and networking Porteous Grand Hall (111/174)
2:05-2:50 p.m. Oral presentations (Block A) Various
2:50-3:00 p.m. Break
3:00-3:45 p.m. Oral presentations (Block B) Various
3:45-4:15 p.m. Judging break and Reception Porteous Grand Hall (111/174)
4:15-4:45 p.m. Awards ceremony and Dean’s remarks Porteous Grand Hall (111/174)

Questions, concerns, and requests for accommodations during the Diversity Research Showcase may be directed to Christina Slabinski (slabins1@msu.edu).

Thank You 2026 DRS Partners

  • The Honors College
  • Broad College of Business
  • College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in partnership with AgBio Research and MSU Extension
  • College of Communication Arts and Sciences
  • MSU Libraries
  • Office for Inclusive Excellence and Impact
  • Student Life & Engagement
  • Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity

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