Research & Service Leadership Symposium
What an Amazing Day!
RSLS 2025 on May 22 was a Success, thanks to all of you!
Now, for the Winners!
Drum Roll, please . .
Judges' Awards
Research
- Ambra Gargini for excellence in Research for "The Wicked Lady: A Look at How English Translators of Alexandre Dumas’ Three Musketeers Have Censored and Sensationalized Milady de Winter"
- Luise Haller, Francisco Plans, Jeffrey Kwan, Daniel Martinez, and Yahya Mizra for excellence in Research for "Fire-Flight: ML-Driven Aerial Sensing for Wildfire Prediction and Evacuation"
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Devi Amarsaikhan andZahra Mohammed for excellence in Research for "Elder Ally: Gait Analysis Tool for Independent Aging"
Service
- Noor Dean Musleh, Eliana Randazzo Ridley, Jasmine Bangura, Joshua Shanklin, Khair Jett, Faapaia Fualema for excellence in Service for "Umoja Practices Guide Servant Leadership"
Creative Arts
- Erika Wang for excellence in Creative Arts for "Yuki no Uta: Songs of Snow"
View all the RSLS 2025 Recognitions & Gratitude
View the list of 20 finalists, 5 Viewer's Choice Award winners, and the 5 Illustrious Judges' Award winners.
RSLS 2025 Event Slides & Awards
Want to relive the event?
Visit the Canvas Event Site for the full program, project descriptions and participant bios!
Join Here for Full RSLS Program
Join Us On Campus and in Zoom!
RSLS Starts at 9 a.m in Appreciation Hall with Keynote Speaker Regina Jackson
Author of the new book Unleashed Potential: How Youth Lead the Way to a Stronger Future, community leader, President and CEO, Regina Jackson, guides the trajectory of success
for leaders near and far. As Past President and CEO for EOYDC, she set the strategic
direction for the East Oakland Youth Development Center's (EOYDC) national youth development model for over 25 years. Focused on character-based leadership,
her platform of youth-led initiatives have empowered thousands of young people to
achieve lifelong academic and career success. Read more about Jackson in the RSL Symposium program below.
Why Attend RSLS
This year the Research and Service Leadership Symposium will be back on campus, with additional virtual presentations via Zoom.
- Get motivated by the keynote speaker Regina Jackson
- Hear students present their research, service, social justice, and creative art projects
- Check out our student art gallery and talk to the artists
- Engage in Q&A with participants in the poster sessions
- Experience improv theater, musical performances, spoken word, and poetry
- Vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award
- Attend the Awards Ceremony!
RSLS Event Page
Join the RSLS 2025 Event Site on Thursday, May 22 to enter the Symposium. The Canvas page with the Official Program Schedule, project descriptions, presenter bios, and all Zoom links will be open starting at 8 a.m.
Symposium Program
Preview the List of Presentations in the Official RSLS 2025 Program Schedule to plan your day. See below for the overview of the day and afternoon program.
9-9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony with Keynote Speaker Regina Jackson, in Appreciation
Hall (1501)
Author of the new book, Unleashed Potential: How Youth Lead the Way to a Stronger Future, community leader, President and CEO, Regina Jackson, guides the trajectory of success for leaders near and far. As Past President and CEO for EOYDC she set the strategic direction for the East Oakland Youth Development Center's (EOYDC) national youth development model for over 25 years. Focused on character- based leadership, her platform of youth led initiatives have empowered thousands of young people to achieve lifelong academic and career success. Ms. Jackson continues to offer her transformative leadership coaching, consulting, speaking and writing credentials to empower individuals across the globe.
About Her Book
Unleashed Potential: How Youth Lead the Way to a Stronger Future is a powerful exploration of how mentorship, resilience, and community-driven leadership can transform lives and shape a brighter future. Through the lens of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC), Regina G. Jackson shares the inspiring stories of young leaders who have risen above challenges to create lasting change for themselves and their communities.
10 a.m.–3 p.m. On-Campus Presentations in Campus Center and 3400 Classrooms, with Zoom and Livestream Options in BIPOC Center (2149).
- Preview the Official RSLS 2025 Program Schedule for a complete program with listed presentations!
- View the RSLS 2025 Event Site on May 22 for a full list of presentations in order of appearance, project descriptions, presenter bios and more!
- You can attend presentation sessions on the hour throughout the day, beginning at
10 a.m.
- We invite you to sample individual projects, explore themes, or absorb the event from morning to afternoon.
- You can vote for the presentations that "speak" to you for the Viewer's Choice Award. Voting ends at 3:30 p.m.
- Vote on the RSLS 2025 Event Site.
- You may "room hop" to see individual presentations. We invite you to make room in your schedule for the full day, or just an hour.
10 a.m. –3 p.m. Zoom Presentations
- Preview the Official RSLS 2025 Program Schedule for a complete program with listed presentations.
- View the RSLS 2025 Event Site on May 22 for a full list of presentations in order of appearance, project descriptions, presenter bios and more!
- You can attend Zoom presentation sessions on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m.
- Access all Zoom presentations through the RSLS 2025 Event Site [Available May 22]
- Livestream viewing of Zoom presentations in the BIPOC Center (2149).
- You can vote for the presentations that "speak" to you for the Viewer's Choice Award. Voting ends at 3:30 p.m.
- Vote on the RSLS 2025 Event Site.
10 a.m.–3 p.m. Poster Sessions & Art Gallery Showcase in Dining Hall
- Preview the Official RSLS 2025 Program Schedule for a complete program with listed poster topics and art gallery items!
- View the RSLS 2025 Event Site on May 22 for a full list of posters, number of poster position, project descriptions, presenter bios and more!
- You can vote for the presentations that "speak" to you for the Viewer's Choice Award. Voting ends at 3:30 p.m.
- Vote on the RSLS 2025 Event Site.
Noon–2 p.m. Lunch in Campus Center Plaza
- Get fuel for the day with a free, catered lunch!
- Continue viewing presentations, posters, and art
3–4 p.m. Campus Celebration in Appreciation Hall Patio
- Music
- Enjoy drinks, appetizers and desserts with friends, family, and community.
- You can vote for the presentations that "speak" to you for the Viewer's Choice Award. Voting ends at 3:30 p.m.
- Vote on the RSLS 2025 Event Site.
4–5 p.m. Awards Ceremony in Appreciation Hall
- Celebrate the full day of presentations with our Awards Ceremony, during which we will honor 5 of the most impactful project presentations with the RSLS Judges' Award.
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We will also recognize 5 additional projects selected by you, the audience, with a Viewers' Choice Award.
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Are You Presenting?
Attend the Spring Workshop Series to get ready.
Questions about your presentation? Contact RSLS Coordinators: Allison Herman and Lisa Schultheis.
Email us at RSLS@fhda.edu
Did you miss a workshop? See our RSLS Workshops page for past quarter slides and recordings.
About the Symposium
Plan to participate in this campus and community-wide event!
The Research and Service Leadership Symposium provides students an opportunity to expand their learning beyond the walls of the classroom (or the confines of the screen). Students are encouraged to investigate their world through in-depth research projects, create and participate in worthwhile service learning activities, broaden perspectives through original creative arts projects, and present their newfound knowledge, insights and experiences to the campus community.
Students will gain experience presenting in a professional conference setting on the virtual campus through presentations, performance, displays and discussion.
The Symposium itself is the culminating event of these student projects. The event includes:
- A full day and evening of presentations, peer discussion forums, art galleries, and creative performances.
- A keynote speaker, awards ceremony, and closing celebration.
- Hybrid activities on campus, including live streaming of virtual presentations and discussion.
Videographer credits: Robert Heynen, Media Studies Student, Foothill College
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