About

Purpose & Vision

The Educational Symposium for Research and Innovations (ESRI) provides strategic and significant support for the advancement of academic excellence and professional development for students and alumni of The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

The mission of the ESRI is to foster scholarly and professional development of students and alumni of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development. Through an annual conference ESRI accomplishes this mission by providing:

• • • • A safe and nurturing environment wherein GSEHD students and alumni can present and receive feedback on their scholarly work for eventual submission to national conferences and refereed journals.
      • Support for the advancement of academic excellence in dissertation research among doctoral candidates.
      • An academic homecoming in which students and alumni can learn from each other, and where alumni can reconnect with their scholarly interests and rekindle friendships with faculty and colleagues.
      • An opportunity for prospective students to engage with faculty, students, and alumni; to learn about the GSEHD community and our scholarly endeavors; and to discover why they should join us for fulfillment of their educational goals.

Conference Overview

The Educational Symposium for Research and Innovations (ESRI) is a student-led academic conference which aims to provide an opportunity for immersion in current research and innovations in education. The conference provides an occasion for participants (professionals, students, alumni, and others) to present their original work in a variety of formats, to receive feedback and support from colleagues and professors, and to strengthen their work for future conferences and publication.

Meet the ESRI 2012 Leadership Team

The following individuals comprise the 2012 Leadership Team. Please feel free to contact them with your questions and ideas. 

ESRI Student Chair
Markesha McWilliams
Doctoral Student, Higher Education Administration, Department of Educational Leadership

Faculty Advisor
Rick C. Jakeman, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor and Cohort Coordinator, Higher Education Administration Program, Department of Educational Leadership

Case Study Competition
Tracy Arwri
Kernysha Rowe 

Communications
Tamara Schaps
Jessica Kelly 

External Outreach
Allison Gunter 

GW Experience
Margaux Lima

Marketplace of Ideas/Poster Presentations
Lasacha Conley
Yu Liu

Registration and Finance
Tom Harnisch
Chris Stone