Pulitzer Prize Winner, Journalist Nicholas Kristof to Keynote Adelphi's Scholarship and Creative Works Conference
Garden City, NY (03/19/2024) — Hundreds of Adelphi students from across the University's academic disciplines will showcase their work at Adelphi's 21st Scholarship and Creative Works Conference on Tuesday, April 16, at Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center. Nicholas Kristof, American journalist and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes will discuss navigating the truth in today's media landscape in the conference's keynote conversation, sponsored by the Bhise Global Understanding Project.
The day-long event will celebrate the efforts of Adelphi's undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students and their faculty members by expanding their learning experience through research. Students will share their work via posters, demonstrations and group presentations, learn to defend their research and engage with other academics, and, overall, develop an appreciation for scholarship and what it contributes to society. Topics to be presented will include healthcare, cybersecurity, ecotourism, the long-term psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout, insomnia, global issues and more.
"Adelphi's Scholarship and Creative Works Conference is a unique opportunity for our student scholars and creators to showcase their incredible work to the Adelphi community and beyond," said Alexander Heyl, PhD, associate professor of Biology and co-chair of the conference. "Dr. Wei Liu and I, as organizers of this conference, are very grateful for all the support we received from the University to facilitate this truly special event celebrating our students' hard work and important research contributions."
Journalist Nicholas Kristof to Keynote the Conference
Nicholas Kristof is an American journalist and political commentator, a regular CNN contributor, an op-ed columnist for The New York Times and a winner of two Pulitzer Prizes. According to The Washington Post, Kristof "rewrote opinion journalism" with his emphasis on human rights abuses and social injustices, such as human trafficking and the Darfur conflict. Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa described Kristof as an "honorary African" for shining a spotlight on neglected conflicts in the continent.
New to the Conference in 2024
The Research and Creative Works on Colonialism in South Asia faculty panel discussion will kick off the Scholarship and Creative Works Conference and include a complimentary breakfast.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Adelphi Assistant Professor David Pierce. Guest speakers will include Adelphi faculty members Richard Baker, PhD, Tandra Chakraborty, PhD, and Benjamin Serby, PhD. This session is also sponsored by the Bhise Global Understanding Project.
Adelphi's Scholarship and Creative Works Conference is open to the public but registration is required. To learn more and register, visit adelphi.edu/research/conference.
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Nicholas Kristof, American journalist and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes will discuss navigating the truth in today’s media landscape at Adelphi's 21st Scholarship and Creative Works Conference keynote conversation.