The Past, Present, and Future of Doctoral Research: A Rackham Symposium View Other Sessions

Join Rackham Graduate School in marking 150 years of dissertation research, academic leadership, and societal impact. Explore the breadth and depth of doctoral scholarship at Michigan through lively panel discussions and lightning talks bringing alumni innovators’ stories to life. The program will connect Rackham’s history of doctoral innovation with forward-looking conversations about interdisciplinarity, access, and the future of graduate research at Michigan.



Dessert Reception: Toward the Next 150 Years - Celebrating Discovery, Excellence, and Impact

Available Seats 225
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2nd and 4th Floor, Rackham Building

Reception-style gathering featuring a student showcase, student docent-led exhibit visits, interactive activities, photo opportunities, a creative student performance, and a dessert spread inspired by local favorites. A lively opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate Rackham’s community.

Student Research Showcase (4th Floor)

  • Discover the latest research and insights from Rackham’s Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Initiative projects that address the impact of harmful policies on Black residents in Washtenaw County and provide new data on how U-M undergraduates use and experience AI in their academic and everyday lives. 
  • AI Ethics and Equity Research Group (East Conference Room)
  • Reparative Justice Research Group (West Conference Room)

Focused Installation (2nd Floor) 

  • Explore the exhibit with student docents, discover notable Rackham alumni across time and fields, see the evolution of the dissertation process, and enjoy an interactive activity in the Rotunda.

Interactive Activities, Refreshments, and Special Performance (Assembly Hall)

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