Why This Day of Presenting Research is Impactful — and Fun — for Students and Faculty

Discovery Day at Drexel University attracts hundreds of students and faculty each year. At this event, students have the unique opportunity to practice presenting their research in a comfortable setting, and faculty, alumni, and other attendees provide support, guidance, and judging for the competition.

Stephanie Schleidt, director of admissions and recruitment at Drexel University College of Medicine’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies, organized the 2016 Discovery Day. Here, she delves into why it is such an important professional development moment in the students’ training and how others can plan similar events that garner high participation rates and attention.

Speaker

Stephanie Schleidt, MS

Stephanie Schleidt is the director of admissions and recruitment at Drexel University College of Medicine’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies, where she previously was an academic administrator. Schleidt has a Bachelor’s of Science in neuroscience and psychology from Ursinus College and a Master’s of Science in neuroscience from Thomas Jefferson University.