The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing's Center for Nursing Research (CNR) has announced its Research Talks for the 2026-27 academic year. This eight-part virtual series is designed to advance nursing research by fostering collaboration between researchers to bridge the gap between research theory and application.
The talks offer participants the chance to explore ongoing research initiatives, expand evidence-based knowledge, and contribute to the development of clinical best practices and interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Sessions are free and hosted virtually from noon to 1 p.m. Advance registration is required and can be completed here. Each session has been submitted for 1.0 ANCC NCPD contact hour for valid RNs (registered nurses) who meet all requirements.
2026-27 talks include:
Aug. 26 - The Project Talk Trial: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Large Scale Qualitative Analysis
Presented by Lauren Jodi Van Scoy, professor of medicine and public health sciences, Penn State College of Medicine.
Sept. 23 - Approaches to Conduct Research with Agricultural and Rural Communities
Presented by Florence Becot, Nationwide Insurance Early Career Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
Oct. 28 - USING AI to DRIVE IMPACT: The Hidden Wealth of Nursing Narratives
Presented by Vida Abedi, associate professor of public health sciences, Penn State College of Medicine.
Dec. 2 - Health Disparities: Defining and Addressing Requires All of Us
Presented by Fornessa Randal, director of the Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities and associate professor of medicine and public health sciences, Penn State College of Medicine.
Jan. 27 - Using Hybrid Effectiveness Studies to Facilitate Implementation of Dementia Care Innovations in Community-Based Settings
Presented by Joseph Gaugler, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging, University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Feb. 10 - Effective Data Visualization for Health Researchers: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices in the Age of AI
Presented by Jennifer Valcin, statistician, Penn State University Libraries.
April 7 - Tools of the Trade: Research Project Management Fundamentals
Presented by Heather Costigan, program manager, Penn State College of Medicine.
April 28 - Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence into Psychosocial Interventions: Pragmatic Experiences with AYA-PeerConnect
Presented by Pooja Rao, associate professor of pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine.
The college is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
