Virginia Research Seminar Series (VRSS)
The Pamplin College of Business invites you to the 2025 Virginia Research Seminar Series (VRSS), a single-day event tailored for information systems faculty and PhD students in Virginia! Join us for a day of insightful seminars by distinguished faculty, including a special presentation by guest speaker Sue Brown from the University of Arizona. This conference offers a unique opportunity for networking within the state and serves as an affordable platform for PhD students to engage with cutting-edge research.
Conference Details:
When: March 22, 2025; 8:00am - 6:00pm
Where: The Inn at Virginia Tech, 901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg
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Hotel Information:
- Residence Inn Link ($299): Group Booking Link
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Address (walkable): https://maps.app.goo.gl/HwEPfgT5N1FzuvT4A
- Holiday Inn Express ($159): Group Booking Link
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Address (4-minute drive): https://maps.app.goo.gl/hVZK7eGEiJKiCDh66
- Hilton Garden Inn ($122): Call in and Book for VT Business Information Technology
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Address (4-minute drive): https://maps.app.goo.gl/DohPy3VFHCKdkEAM9
Keynote Speaker:
Sue Brown is the Stevie Eller Professor of Management Information Systems at the Eller College of Management, department head of MIS, and the Editor-In Chief of MISQ. Dr. Brown is a renowned expert in motivations for and consequences of IT use, mediated interactions, diffusion of misinformation, and research methods. With over 50 publications in leading journals and numerous accolades, her research has had a lasting effect on the field of Information Systems. the intersection of social science, data science and technology. In addition to her elite research productivity, Dr. Brown has been recognized for extensive service and mentorship of doctoral students and junior faculty.
Conference Schedule:
- 8:00-9:00am: Registratioin (Latham Foyer)
- 9:00-9:10am: Welcome Address (Latham C)
- 9:10-10:30am: Session 1 (Latham C)
- 10:30-11:00am: Coffee Break (Latham Foyer)
- 11:00am-12:00pm: VRSS Keynote Speaker: Sue Brown, University of Arizona (Latham C)
- 12:00-1:30pm: Lunch (Latham C)
- 1:30-3:00pm: Session 2 (Latham D) and PhD Session (Latham E)
- 3:00-3:30pm: Coffee Break (Latham Foyer)
- 3:30-4:30pm: Session 3 (Latham C)
- 4:30-6:00pm: Reception (Latham Foyer)