Scholar Day - Coming Spring 2026

Scholar Day is a one-day event showcasing the scholarly achievements of LSUA students and faculty. This multidisciplinary celebration highlights the diverse scholarship and creative activities happening at LSUA.

We invite everyone to participate in this exciting event! Most events are offered in a HyFlex format, allowing participation both in person and online.

 

Questions? Contact CORE@lsua.edu.

What is Scholar Day

Scholarly Snapshots

 

 

AwardWin

 

Outstanding Poster Presentation in Accounting and Finance

Erica Aymond & Grace Walker (Group)

Outstanding Poster Presentation in Biological Sciences

Makenzie Mulberry

Outstanding Poster Presentation in Education

Qua-Morah Hawkins

Savannah Reynolds-Ford

Outstanding Poster Presentation in Nursing

Kylie Andrus

Kayla Duhon

Lizzanna Nofal

Beonka Papillion

Ava Roy

Outstanding Poster Presentation in Marketing & Management

Sarah Arceneaux & Joline Fabienne Roesch (Group)

Lane Patin & Ava Vidrine (Group)

Outstanding Poster Presentation in Psychology

Corinne Campo

Kelby Ebare

Peytin Tarver

Outstanding Poster Presentation in Kinesiology

Jaime Lodridge

 

 

 

Outstanding Oral Presentation in Allied Health

Ashley Sims

Outstanding Oral Presentation in Biological Sciences

Breanna Mcdowell

Outstanding Oral Presentation in Business Innovation

Chloe Cintron

Donavon Sharpe

Outstanding Oral Presentation in Communication, Languages, & Arts

Carley Ardoin, Hailey Doyle, Benedetta Peracchi, & Madison White (Group)

Outstanding Oral Presentation in Education

Victoria Eddleman

Outstanding Oral Presentation in English, History, & Humanities

Anthony Wright

Hattori Yuma

Outstanding Oral Presentation in Kinesiology

Sasha Backus

 

 

 

Outstanding Oral Presentation in Mathematics & Computer Science

Sineshaw Tesfaye

Creative Arts Category - Best in Show

Sydney Allison, “Blue Whip”

Creative Arts Category - 1st Prize

Gianna Benavides, “Forest Lamp”

Creative Arts Category - 2nd Prize

Anajs Callegari, “Linked”

Creative Arts Category - Student Choice

Gianna Benavides, “Forest Lamp”

Creative Arts Category - Honorable Mention

Halley Michot, “Le Vase Fleurissant”

Inari Callegari, “Warping Spirals”

 

 

Scholar Day Presentation Options

 

Poster Presentation (in person)

A poster format is a great way to engage conference participants and discuss your work using graphics and visual aids on a poster board. There will be no audio/visual equipment allowed in poster sessions. Poster presenters should prepare a short 2-3 min presentation to give to judges and visitors.  Make sure to prepare a presentation that is understandable for a non-expert audience as not all of your judges will be from your field.  You can give more technical and detailed information when answering questions.  Posters must be no larger than 4×4 feet or they will not fit our stands. For more information on how to create and print your poster please visit library services. http://www.lsua.edu/library/library-services/largeprint

 

Paper/Oral presentations (in person)

This category is for students who wish to present their work through an oral presentation and discussion. There are a limited number of slots for oral presentations due to the amount of time. Oral presentations will be placed into different concurrent sessions throughout the day. Oral presentations occur in 15 minute blocks.  Oral presenters should prepare a concise spoken overview of their project lasting approximately 8-12 minutes and then leave at least 3 minutes for questions from the audience.  Students may use a visual presentation, like PowerPoint, but it is not required.  We ask that all oral presenters stay in the room during the hour in which they are scheduled so as not to disturb other presenters.

 

Performance/Reading

This category is for students who wish to give a music, dance, drama, or reading performance of a creative work.  Students may present either an original piece or a piece by another artist, writer, or composer.  Performances occur in 15 minute blocks, with up to 12 minutes for the performance and at least 3 minutes for questions from the audience.  Each performance must be preceded by a short oral presentation, directed to a general audience, stressing the most important scholarly aspects of the performance. Include a short background summary of the work, information about the author/composer, as well as a short discussion of technical, musical, aesthetic, and other interpretational challenges.

 

Online Scholars

This option is available for our 100% online students or those unable to come in person to campus. Students are required to use the Zoom platform for their presentation and share a PowerPoint or other visual aide during the presentation. There are a limited number of slots for oral presentations due to the amount of time. Oral presentations will be placed into different concurrent sessions throughout the day. Oral presentations occur in 15 minute blocks.  Oral presenters should prepare a concise spoken overview of their project lasting approximately 8-12 minutes and then leave at least 3 minutes for questions from the audience. Online Scholars must attend the practice session one week before the event.

 

Project/Demonstration

A project or demonstration submissions can include but are not limited to works of art, computer programs, digital or manual drawings, science displays, and models of buildings. Presenters should keep in mind that the project must be small enough in size that it is movable by the presenter without additional assistance and could sit or stand on a small display table. Presenters are encouraged to have a series of talking points that identify the salient features of the project and seek to engage the general audience about the work being presented.