Welcome to Lightning Talks

The Center for Research and Creative Activity (CRCA) is excited to offer a lightning talk series focusing on interdisciplinary opportunities. Lightning Talks is an online, collaborative research showcase for faculty to share their essential works with all who wish to learn and support this research.

Lightning Talks offers an opportunity to explore how current work and research interests overlap across campus, promoting cross-collaboration among Boise State’s research community. We’re glad you’re here.

What is a Lightning Talk?

A lightning talk is a short presentation, typically lasting about 5 minutes. These presentations strike straight to the idea, leaving the audience with questions that promote vigorous discussions after each talk. Successful Lightning Talks get to the point, avoiding verbal and visual clutter. Greatest of all, Lightning Talks spark conversation, invite collaboration, and inspire action.

How to Participate

The Center for Research and Creative Activity (CRCA) works with the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Associate Deans for Research, and other research development professionals to share their exciting research.

There is so much research happening on campus that this allows us to spotlight multiple researchers who are often working diligently under the radar, quietly improving our lives and communities. These recorded events enable presenters to share their work with others at any time once the videos are posted, giving them the tools to enlighten others with their studies.

Our office is always interested in expanding its reach. If you are interested in discussing your research and presenting at a future lightning talk, we want to talk with you! Please contact Kathryn Lucas at kathrynlucas@boisestate.edu.

Featured Videos

CRCA Presents: March 2024 Lighting Talks

Upwards—Materials and Devices for Memory

In collaboration with Nagoya University, Hiroshima University, and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Boise State University presents a special event: “UPWARDS — Materials and Devices for Memory.”

This collaboration, born from the Chips and Science Act, involves six U.S. universities, five Japanese universities, and industry partners Micron and TEL (Tokyo Electron Limited). UPWARDS provides advanced training and research opportunities in microelectronics and semiconductor fields.

Speakers for this event include Dr. Dan Lamborn, Janine Rush-Buyers, Dr. Lan Li, Dr. Kenji Ishikawa, Dr. Ravishankar Sundararaman, Ms. Chihiro Watanabe, and Dr. Karthik Srinivasan.

Upwards—Materials and Devices for Memory

CRCA Presents: November 2023 Lightning Talks

Cybersecurity

Boise State University is proud to have hosted a special Lightning Talks event in November 2023, dedicated to supporting “Partnerships of the Future: Forging U.S. and Southern Africa Networks.”

The event aimed to foster educational and research collaborations among South African, Namibian, and U.S. institutions of higher education, foundations, and governmental agencies. Through these partnerships, we seek to enhance our collective missions in innovative and impactful ways.

Esteemed speakers at this event included Dr. Nancy Glenn, Dr. Scott Sellars, Dr. Subrata Acharya, Ed Vasko, Dr. Raymond Greenlaw, Dr. Edoardo Serra, Dr. Noëlle Van Der Waag-Cowling, and Dr. Kurtis Cantley.

Cybersecurity

CRCA Presents: October 2023 Lightning Talks

Cybersecurity and Preventative Measures

In October 2023, Boise State University hosted a Lightning Talks series on the theme of Cybersecurity and Preventative Measures. Esteemed speakers for this event included Dr. Mahesh Boodraj, Dr. Marion Scheepers, Dr. Jaclyn Kettler, Dr. Kurtis Cantley, and Dr. Gaby Dagher.

Cybersecurity and Preventative Measures