Upcoming events
Merriam-Webster defines BUZZ SESSION (noun): a small informal group discussion
The Scholarly Buzz Sessions at NMU are a platform for faculty and students to quickly present their research in three slides or five minutes. The event also provides a brief overview of the Office of Sponsored Programs and the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Everyone is welcome to attend this interdisciplinary research event held biannually once in the Fall semester and again in the Winter. The event generally lasts about two hours, and is designed to allow attendees, including the presenters, to come and go as teaching and class schedules allow.
NEXT BUZZ SESSION:
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | NMU UNITED Conference - Northern Center | 2pm
Presenters may include:
Dr. Bimadoshka Pucan - Center for Native American Studies
Ms. Corinne Bodeman - College of Business
Dr. Isaac Wedig - School of Health and Human Performance
Dr. Jim Marquardson - College of Business
Dr. Maris Cinelli - Chemistry Department
Mr. Patrick Booth - Department of Music
PAST BUZZ SESSION:
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Winter Research Day - Jamrich Hall | 4pm | Check out the recording!
Presenters included:
Dr. Robbie Goodrich - Department of History
Dr. Jelili Adebiyi - Department of Earth, Environment and Geographical Sciences
Dr. Vikash Kumar - Social Work Department
Dr. Caroline Cheng - Social Work Department
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Art & Design Atrium | TIME | Check out the slides!
Presenters included:
Dr. Thomas Isaacson - College of Business
Dr. Elizabeth Mandeville - College of Biology
Dr. Matthew Jennings - School of Clinical Sciences
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Reynolds Hall | 4:30 pm | Check out the slides!
Presenters included:
Dr. Joshua Carlson - Department of Psychological Sciences
Dr. Diana Lafferty - Department of Biology
Mr. Jason Schneider - School of Art and Design
Ms. Emily Lanctot - School of Art and Design
Dr. Jes Thompson - Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment
NMU Orchestra - NMU Department of Music
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | Forrest Roberts Theater | 10 am | Check out the live stream recording!
Presenters included:
Dr. Adam Prus - Department of Psychological Sciences
Dr. Jongeun You - Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Dr. Sal Ryman - Social Work Department
Ms. Jill Grundstrom - Department of Theater and Dance
Dr. Evan Pratt - Department of Psychology
