2026 G.R.I.N.D. Conference Theme #TheImpactExpo: " Graduate Research doesn't just analyze the world, it changes it"

Panel 2: #ImpactingOurHealth- Improving well-being and advancing healthcare

This discussion will center on the connection between physical, mental, and community health. We anticipate an honest dialogue about disparities in access, preventative care, and the social determinants that shape well-being. The main purpose of this panel will allow an open discussion on how advocacy, awareness, and collective responsibility can improve health outcomes for all.

#TheImpact Expo is a modern and innovative space where graduate students will show how their research is making a real difference in the world. #TheImpactExpo will highlight how graduate research connects real-life issues, from education to healthcare to politics, technology, and economics. The goal of the #TheImpact Expo is to show that graduate students are engaging in meaningful research that matters- not just within the confines of classrooms or labs, but in ways that extend far beyond, shaping communities, industries, and the world at large.