The University of Delaware Graduate College will once again spotlight innovative research and connect scholars with the public through the Spark! Symposium, returning this spring with the theme “New Frontiers: Discoveries Across Health, Society and the Galaxy.”

The event will take place on Friday, March 20, from 4-7 p.m. in the Audion at STAR Tower, located at 100 Discovery Blvd., Newark, DE.

Five doctoral student presenters from a range of disciplines will deliver brief, engaging talks that explore new ideas and discoveries in fields from literature and communication to physics and engineering:

• Holli Flanagan, English, College of Arts and Sciences
• Brooke Molokach, Communication, College of Arts and Sciences
• Victor Ramirez Delgado, Physics, College of Arts and Sciences
• Megan Wassil, Graduate College, Water Science and Policy
• Samantha Swedzinski, Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering

Spark! Symposiums are designed to break disciplinary boundaries and invite attendees from all backgrounds to engage with bold ideas and the scholars behind them. These fast-paced, interactive talks showcase the curiosity, creativity and collaboration that fuel innovation at UD.

Refreshments and networking opportunities will follow the presentations. To learn more and register for this free event, visit udel.edu/academics/colleges/grad/research/spark-symposium.