2026 Research Symposium Schedule
The 2026 Annual Research Symposium "Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Nursing" will be held in the Larson Kelly Auditorium and Driscoll Hall Atrium on Thursday, March 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. For those unable to attend in-person, the Symposium also offers virtual attendance.
POSTER SESSION | 3 – 3:55 p.m.
Dedicated time to review posters
PROGRAM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS | 4 – 4:05 p.m.
Bridgette M. Rice, ’03 BSN, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN
Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Chair in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations,
Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Donna S. Havens ’83 MSN, PhD, RN, FAAN
Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
PRESENTATIONS | 4:05 - 5:30 p.m.
Podium #1: 4:05 - 4:30 p.m.
Mollie Ostick
Introduction by Jesse Wool, PhD, MBE, RN
Podium #2: 4:35 - 5 p.m.
Maggie Brace
Introduction by Tracy Oliver, PhD, RDN, LDN
Podium #3: 5:05 - 5:30 p.m.
Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz
Introduction by Bing Bing Qi, PhD, RN
POSTER SESSION WITH REFRESHMENTS | 5:35 - 5:50 p.m.
AWARDS | 5:50 - 6:15 p.m.
INTRODUCTION
Linda Carman Copel, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC, CNE, ANEF, NCC, CGP, FAPA
Professor, Director, PhD Program
Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD (recipient TBD)
AND
Amy McKeever ‘09, RN, CRNP, WHNP-BC
Associate Professor
Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
POSTER AWARDS (recipients TBD)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | 6:20 - 7 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Nursing
Kathleen McGrow DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN
Chief Nursing Innovation Officer
Microsoft
KEYNOTE INTRODUCTION | 6:15 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.
Kimberly K. Trout, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN
Associate Professor
M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION | 6:20 – 7 p.m.
Kathleen McGrow, DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN
Chief Nursing Innovation Officer
Microsoft
CLOSING REMARKS | 7 p.m.
Evie Lengetti, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Associate Dean of the Health Care Professional Development Program
Assistant Professor
Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing