What is Quest?
Quest is an annual symposium dedicated to sharing the scholarly and creative pursuits of students, faculty, and staff of SUNY at Oswego. Presentations include talks, competitions, panels, debates, shows, posters, readings, recitals, and demonstrations.
Did you know?
- Quest started in 1980 under the leadership of Dr. Helen Bohmer Daly with 77 presentations. In 2026, students and faculty are presenting 187 posters and 150 talks/events.
- Classes were canceled for Quest for the first time in 1982, and the practice has continued ever since.
- You can get generous financial support for your scholarly and creative activities (SCA): up to $500 using rolling-deadline student mini-grants, $1,000-$5,000 using regular student SCA grants, and up to $500 to present your work at conferences, exhibits, or performances. Please find more information at the Student Office of Research and Creative Activities.
Quest 2026 Schedule:
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-7 PM:
SUNY-Oswego Syracuse Campus Quest Kickoff and Poster Session
Wednesday, April 22, 8 AM-7 PM:
SUNY-Oswego Main Campus Presentations, Keynote, Demonstrations, Awards, and Poster Session
Keynote presentation "From Ten to Tens of Thousands: How Evidence, Courage, and Community Changed the Conversation About Reading" by Dr. Maria murray, the President and CEO of The Reading League, and a former colleague in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services; a passionate educator committed to literacy instruction that transforms lives and allows all learners to thrive through the lifespan. Join us at 1-2 pm in MCC 132 Auditorium or on Zoom.
Quest 2026 Highlighted Schedule:
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-7 PM:
SUNY-Oswego Syracuse Campus Poster Session
Wednesday, April 22, SUNY-Oswego:
- 8 am-12 pm - Presentations, Talks, Showcases, Demonstrations, Ceremonies, Exhibitions, Panels, Recitals, Readings, Shows, Screenings, & More!
- 12-1 pm - Lunch
- 1-2 pm - Keynote speaker, MCC 132 Auditorium
- 2-3 pm - Posters, MCC Ice Arena
- 3 pm-7 pm - Presentations, Talks, Showcases, Demonstrations, Ceremonies, Exhibitions, Panels, Recitals, Readings, Shows, Screenings, & More!
Refreshments:
- 8:30-11 am - Shineman Atrium: Coffee, Tea, Water, & Donuts
- 2-3 pm - MCC Ice Arena: Beverages & Assorted Snacks
Quest Spotlight!
Massive: Two poster sessions with 191 posters and 150 talks/events total!
New: Student movies in Hewitt
New: Engineering projects' demos @ the poster session in MCC Ice Arena
New: Game Lounge in Shineman
Art, music, and theatre in Tyler Hall
Hourly Agenda
Click on the time tab below to see the sessions, locations, and active Zoom links for Quest 2026.
- 4/21, 5:30 pm-7 pm
- 4/22, 8 am-9 am
- 4/22, 9 am–10 am
- 4/22, 10 am-11 am
- 4/22, 11 am-12 pm
- 4/22, 12 pm- 1 pm
- 4/22, 1 pm-2 pm
- 4/22, 2 pm-3 pm
- 4/22, 3pm-4pm
- 4/22, 4pm-5pm
- 4/22, 5pm-6pm
- 4/22, 6pm-7pm
Syracuse Campus Poster Session and Social
"Display To Archives Celebration (invite only)
8:00am - 9:00am
Speakers' Corner, Penfield Library"
"Boosting Amtrak Ticket Sales By Understanding Barriers to Travel and Rider Needs
8:00am - 9:00am
MCC 211
Zoom available"
"Anthropology CAPSTONE I
9:30am - 10:30am
MCC132"
"Art and Story Telling
9:00am - 9:30am
MCC 201"
"Biological Science 1
9:00am - 10:00am
SHI 122"
"Chemistry I
9:00am - 10:00am
SHI 175"
"Clay, Community, and Inspiration: Experiencing NCECA
9:30am - 10:00am
MCC 201"
"Counseling Adolescents
9:00am - 10:00am
MCC 223"
"French Forum
9:30am - 10:00am
Poucher 255"
"OIEP I: Exploring Growth in Intercultural and Global Competency
9:00am - 10:00am
MCC 133"
"Physics and Astronomy I
9:00am - 10:00am
SHI 194
Zoom Available"
"Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony
9:00am - 11:00am
Poucher 242"
"Unlocking the Power of AI: A 3-D Perspective on Innovation in Education and the Workplace
9:00am - 10:00am
MCC 211
Zoom Available"
"Anthropology CAPSTONE II
10:30am - 11:30am
MCC132"
"Biological Sciences II
10:00am - 11:00am
SHI 122"
"C&I Main Campus: Pedagogical Applications for Teacher Candidates
10:00am - 1:00pm
Wilber 203"
"Chemistry II
10:00am - 11:00am
SHI 175"
"Creative Writing Awards
10:00am - 12:00pm
MCC 114"
"ECE Senior Capstone Projects
10:00am - 10:50am
SHI 172"
"Game Lounge
10:00am - 3:00pm
SHI 446"
"Mathematics: Proof or Illusion?
10:00am - 11:00am
SHI 185"
"MBA Capstone Presentations Session 1
10:30am
online only event
Zoom Available"
"Meteorology I
10:00am - 11:00 am
SHI 174"
"Music Session I: Audio Production Showcase (MUS 483, Sect 820)
10:00am - 11:00am
Tyler 50"
"Part 1: CS Capstone Projects
10:00am - 11:15am
SHI 170
Zoom Available"
"Perspectives on History #1
10:00am - 11:00am
MCC 211"
"Physics and Astronomy II
10:00am - 11:00am
SHI 194
Zoom Available"
"Psychological Sciences Guest Speaker Session: Dr. Robert Simmons
10:00am - 11:00am
Hewitt 128"
"Scholarship in Art History
10:00am - 11:00am
MCC 201"
"Session I: Philosophy
10:00am - 11:00 am
MCC 212 "
"Sociology of Everyday Life
10:00am - 11:00am
MCC 232"
"Spanish Honor Society Induction Ceremony
9:00am - 11:00am
Poucher 242"
"Strategic Communication in Practice
10:00am - 11:00am
online only event
Zoom Available"
"Study Abroad Presentations
10:00am - 11:00am
Poucher 255"
"The Power of Hands-On Learning
10:00am - 12:00pm
MCC145"
"Using an ""Un-Essay"" for Media Law Research
10:00am - 11:00am
MCC 223"
"Linguistics
11:30am - 1:00pm
Poucher 242"
"Anthropology CAPSTONE Reception and Lambda Alpha Honor Society Induction
11:30am - 11:50am
MCC132"
"Art Pecha Kucha
11:00am - 12:00pm
MCC 201"
"Biological Science/Rice Creek
11:00am - 12:00pm
SHI 122"
"C&I Main Campus: Pedagogical Applications for Teacher Candidates
10:00am - 1:00pm
Wilber 203"
"Creative Writing Awards
10:00am - 12:00pm
MCC 114"
"Game Lounge
10:00am - 3:00pm
SHI 446"
"Health and Labor
11:00am - 12:00pm
MCC 223"
"Meteorology II
11:00am - 12:00pm
SHI 174"
"Music Session II: Audio Production Showcase (MUS 483, Sect 810)
11:00am - 12:00pm
Tyler 50"
"Part 2: CS Graduate Project Presentation
11:30am - 12:15pm
SHI 170
Zoom Available"
"Perspectives on History #2
11:00am - 12:00pm
MCC 211"
"Psychological Sciences Talks
11:00am - 11:30am
Hewitt 128"
"Race, Immigration, and the Canadian State: How Multiculturalism and Egalitarianism Serve White Supremacy
11:00am - 12:00pm
MCC 232"
"Student Research in Criminal Justice
11:00am - 12:00pm
SHI 175"
"The Power of Hands-On Learning
10:00am - 12:00pm
MCC145"
"Theatre Major Capstone Reflections
11:00am - 1:00pm
Tyler 228 "
" Linguistics
11:30am - 1:00pm
Poucher 242"
"C&I Main Campus: Pedagogical Applications for Teacher Candidates
10:00am - 1:00pm
Wilber 203"
"Game Lounge
10:00am - 3:00pm
SHI 446"
"Theatre Major Capstone Reflections
11:00am - 1:00pm
Tyler 228 "
KEYNOTE: "From Ten to Tens of Thousands: How Evidence, Courage, and Community Changed the Conversation About Reading" by Dr. Maria Murray,
1:00pm - 2:00pm
MCC132
Zoom Available"
"Selection of Shakespeare Scenes and Monologues
1:00pm
Lab Theatre, Tyler Hall"
"Session I: Literary Publication
1:30pm - 2:30pm
MCC 114"- "Game Lounge
10:00am - 3:00pm
SHI 446"
"Poster session (148 posters)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
MCC Ice Arena" & assorted snacks
"ECE Robotics Club Demonstrations
2:00pm - 3:00pm
MCC Ice Arena"
"Game Lounge
10:00am - 3:00pm
SHI 446"
"Music Session III: Audio Production Showcase (MUS 483, Sect 830)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tyler 50"
"Deans' Writing Award Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:45pm
114 Marano
Zoom Available" Password: DWA26
"Deans' Writing Award Reception
3:45pm - 4:15pm
Lake Effect Cafe"
"Fall Senior Thesis Films
3:00pm - 6:45pm
Hewitt 27, the CSS Screening Room"
"MBA Capstone Presentations - Session 2
3:00pm
online only event
Zoom Available"
"Music Session IV: Music Department Honors Recital
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tyler 11"
"Showcase of Artwork - Tyler Hall
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tyler Hall Lobby"
"The Global Order Senior Capstone Panel
3:00pm - 4:00pm
MCC 211
Zoom Available"
"The Neighborhood Playhouse Theatre Experience
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lab Theatre, Tyler Hall "
"Tyler Hall Open Art Student Studios
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tyler Hall Second Floor - Look for Signage"
"Change Makers: MBA Students Transforming Their Organizations
4:00pm
online only event
Zoom Available"
"Fall Senior Thesis Films
3:00pm - 6:45pm
Hewitt 27, the CSS Screening Room"
"Showcase of Artwork - Tyler Hall
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tyler Hall Lobby"
"Department of Art and Design Student Awards Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Tyler Hall Lobby"
"Fall Senior Thesis Films
3:00pm - 6:45pm
Hewitt 27, the CSS Screening Room"
"Maritime and Great Lakes at Oswego PANEL
5:00pm - 7:00pm
MCC132"
"Maritime and Great Lakes at Oswego PANEL
5:00pm - 7:00pm
MCC132"
"Fall Senior Thesis Films
3:00pm - 6:45pm
Hewitt 27, the CSS Screening Room"
Quest Schedule & Posters
Click here to download the QUEST 2026 Event Spreadsheet
Click here to download the Updated QUEST 2026 Poster Spreadsheet
Click here to download the Quest 2026 Zoom Links Spreadsheet
Click here to download the Quest 2026 Event Grid
