Pa. — 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 completedhere. Each session has been submitted for 1.0 ANCC NCPD contact hour for valid RNs (registered nurses) who meet all requirements
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
About the CNR
The CNR provides an organized infrastructure to support research faculty and their interdisciplinary teams throughout the various stages of their projects, from preparing proposals and obtaining funding to disseminating results in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international conferences. Interdisciplinary collaboration is the hallmark of the college’s approach to research, and researchers interested in participating in the talks are invited to get involved. For more information or to explore opportunities to collaborate, visit the CNR website.
Last Updated August 17, 2026
