Research and Innovation Symposia

The Coles College of Business hosts two signature symposia that bring together faculty, students, academic partners, industry professionals, and community leaders around important and emerging areas of research and practice.

These events provide opportunities to share faculty and student work, connect academic research with real-world challenges, encourage interdisciplinary discussion, and build new partnerships and research collaborations.

Homeland Security Research Symposium

The Homeland Security Research Symposium highlights academic and practice-oriented work addressing current and emerging homeland security challenges. The event features contributions from researchers, industry and government experts, and students, with an emphasis on advancing discussion, sharing new ideas, and strengthening collaboration across disciplines and organizations.

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AI Symposium

The AI Symposium explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, research, student learning, organizational practice, and the future of work. Through presentations, panels, workshops, and student innovation activities, the symposium creates a collaborative setting for examining both the opportunities and responsibilities associated with AI adoption.

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