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IHDD Networking Day: Celebrating Research and Community

Photo: Lobby area presenters at IHDD Research Day 2023.

The Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD)’s Networking Day will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at the University of Washington South Campus Center (Room SOCC 316). The IHDD Networking Day will showcase posters and presentations from our IDD research and community projects.

What to Expect

The IHDD’s Networking Day is an opportunity to share your work and engage with others in the field of human development and disability. We look forward to learning about your research and community projects.

This year, we will combine the Lightning Talk format with 10-minute platform and poster presentations.

We invite you to submit your research or community/advocacy project for presentation. Early career researchers are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized for platform presentations and lightning talks.

Register to Attend Networking Day

Photo: Poster presenter standing in front of their poster about AUTS2.Tentative Schedule:

  • 9:00 – 9:25 AM: Coffee and Conversation
  • 9:25 – 9:30 AM: Introduction
  • 9:30 – 11:00 AM: Lightning Talks
  • 11:00 – 11:45 AM: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dimitri Christakis
  • 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Poster Session
  • 1:00 – 2:30 PM: Oral Presentations

    Register to Attend 2025 Networking Day

    All fields with (*) are required

    Accessibility: The IHDD is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the IHDD (ihdd@uw.edu) at least 10 days in advance of the event.

      Register to Attend 2025 Networking Day

      All fields with (*) are required

      Accessibility: The IHDD is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the IHDD (ihdd@uw.edu) at least 10 days in advance of the event.

      Register to Present at Networking Day

      Register to Present at Networking Day

      Presentation Formats:

      1. Lightning Talk (5 minutes)

      • Short, oral presentation ideal for work in progress.
      • Designed for early career individuals (students, LEND trainees, postdocs, early-stage researchers).
      • Shares ongoing research, community projects, or advocacy efforts in a concise and dynamic format.
      • Complete results are not required—focus is on preliminary findings.

      2. Platform Presentation (10 minutes)

      • 10-minute oral presentation to showcase completed research, similar to traditional conference presentations.
      • Allows for a deeper dive into findings, methods, and implications.
      • Ideal for researchers, clinicians, and professionals presenting finalized studies, policy analyses, or program evaluations.
      • Encourages structured, data-driven discussions and audience engagement.

      3. Poster Presentation

      • A visual presentation of research, community projects, or advocacy work displayed on a poster.
      • Ideal for sharing completed studies, program evaluations, or preliminary findings in a visually engaging format.
      • Presenters will interact with attendees during dedicated poster viewing sessions, allowing for informal discussions and feedback.
      • Suitable for all researchers, clinicians, or students interested in presenting their work in a more flexible setting.

        All fields with (*) are required

        Preferred Presentation Format

        Choice 1*:

        Choice 2 (Optional):

        Choice 3 (Optional):

        Abstract Information

        • Provide a concise description of your research/project.

        • Include research questions/objectives, methods, results (if applicable), and implications.

        • Focus on why your work is important and the key takeaway message.

        • If applicable, discuss any products or tools developed.

        • Use plain language, keeping in mind that the audience will include individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds.


        Additional Information

        Do you require disability accommodations?

        If yes, please describe:
        Does your presentation require any special considerations (e.g., audio, video)?

        If yes, please describe:
        Have your presented a talk at IHDD Research Day before?

        Add Your Images

          All fields with (*) are required

           

          Preferred Presentation Format

          Choice 1*:

          Choice 2 (Optional):
          Choice 3 (Optional):  

          Abstract Information

          • Provide a concise description of your research/project.

          • Include research questions/objectives, methods, results (if applicable), and implications.

          • Focus on why your work is important and the key takeaway message.

          • If applicable, discuss any products or tools developed.

          • Use plain language, keeping in mind that the audience will include individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds.


           

          Additional Information

          Do you require disability accommodations?

          If yes, please describe:

           

          Does your presentation require any special considerations (e.g., audio, video)?

          If yes, please describe:

           

          Have your presented a talk at IHDD Research Day before?

           

          Add Your Images

           

           

            All fields with (*) are required

            Preferred Presentation Format

            Choice 1*:

            Choice 2 (Optional):

            Choice 3 (Optional):

            Abstract Information

            • Provide a concise description of your research/project.

            • Include research questions/objectives, methods, results (if applicable), and implications.

            • Focus on why your work is important and the key takeaway message.

            • If applicable, discuss any products or tools developed.

            • Use plain language, keeping in mind that the audience will include individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds.


            Additional Information

            Do you require disability accommodations?

            If yes, please describe:
            Does your presentation require any special considerations (e.g., audio, video)?

            If yes, please describe:
            Have your presented a talk at IHDD Research Day before?

            Add Your Images

              All fields with (*) are required

               

              Preferred Presentation Format

              Choice 1*:

              Choice 2 (Optional):
              Choice 3 (Optional):  

              Abstract Information

              • Provide a concise description of your research/project.

              • Include research questions/objectives, methods, results (if applicable), and implications.

              • Focus on why your work is important and the key takeaway message.

              • If applicable, discuss any products or tools developed.

              • Use plain language, keeping in mind that the audience will include individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds.


               

              Additional Information

              Do you require disability accommodations?

              If yes, please describe:

               

              Does your presentation require any special considerations (e.g., audio, video)?

              If yes, please describe:

               

              Have your presented a talk at IHDD Research Day before?

               

              Add Your Images