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About Us<\/h1>\n

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Connecting Graduate Researchers. Sharing Ideas. Advancing Knowledge.<\/p>\n

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TU Talks is an interdisciplinary community of graduate students at Tulane University dedicated to fostering research excellence, collaboration, and academic growth. We provide a platform where graduate students from different fields can present ongoing or published research, receive constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful scholarly discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our community was founded on the belief that innovation thrives when ideas are shared across disciplines. By bringing together researchers from different academic backgrounds, TU Talks creates opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration that extend beyond individual departments and programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through research presentations, discussion forums, workshops, and networking events, we encourage graduate students to refine their communication skills, gain new perspectives on their work, and build connections with fellow scholars. Whether you are preparing a manuscript, developing a research project, or simply interested in learning about discoveries outside your field, TU Talks provides a supportive environment for intellectual exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Mission<\/h3>\n

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To cultivate an inclusive and collaborative research community where graduate students can share knowledge, receive valuable feedback, and develop as scholars, researchers, and communicators.<\/p>\n

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Our Vision<\/h3>\n

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To become a leading interdisciplinary graduate student community that inspires innovation, promotes academic excellence, and strengthens research collaboration across Tulane University.<\/p>\n

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Address<\/h4>\n

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6823 St. Charles Avenue, <\/span>New Orleans, LA 70118.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Phone<\/h4>\n

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504-679-4630<\/p>\n

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Email<\/h4>\n

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oadekusibe@tulane.edu<\/a>
oalonge@tulane.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Want to present your research at TU Talks?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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