Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association

Adventist researchers from around the world will present their findings.

THEME: “Our Data Makes a Difference: Transforming the Church and Community”

KEY SPEAKERS:

• Thursday morning: Dr. David Williams, sociologist, Harvard University
• Friday evening: Dr. Edwin Hernandez, president, Adventist University of Health Sciences

REGISTRATION: To attend the keynote, oral and poster presentations, please register online.

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

• 3–-5 p.m. Registration (Buller Hall Lobby)
• 3:30–4:30 p.m. Training: How to Present Your Research; Duane McBride (Buller 208)
• 5–6:30 p.m. Introduction to AHSRA & Conference—Haystack Dinner Provided; Duane McBride (Cafeteria: Badger Room)

Thursday, May 17, 2018

• 8–8:15 a.m. Devotional (Buller Hall, Newbold Auditorium)
• 8:15–8:30 a.m. Welcome
• 8:30–10 a.m. Keynote Address: David Williams, Harvard University
• 10–10:15 a.m. BREAK
• 10:15–11:45 a.m. Session 1: Faith-based Research and Policy
• 11:45–12 p.m. Group Photo
• 12–1 p.m. LUNCH
• 1–2:15 p.m. Session 2: Public Health Research and Policy 
• 2:15–3:30 p.m. Session 3: Government-based Research and Policy 
• 3:30–3:45 p.m. BREAK
• 3:45–5 p.m. Session 4: Social Change, Motivation and Activism
• 5–6:15 p.m. Poster Session, Buller Hall Lobby
• 6:30 p.m. AHSRA Banquet (Cafeteria, Badger Room)

Friday, May 18, 2018

• 8:30 a.m. Devotional (Buller Hall, Newbold Auditorium)
• 9–10:15 a.m. Session 5: Health 
• 10:15–10:30 a.m. BREAK
• 10:30–11:45 p.m. Session 6: Education & Young Adults 
• 11:45–1 p.m. LUNCH
• 1–2:15 p.m. Session 7: Church Membership & Outreach 
• 2:15–3:30 p.m. Session 8: Church in Action 
• 3:30–3:45 p.m. BREAK
• 3:45–5 p.m. Session 9: Church Issues 
• 5:30 p.m. Supper (Cafeteria, Badger Room)
• 7 p.m. Keynote: Edwin Hernandez, "Scholarship as Mission: The Role of Research in Expanding the Mission of the Church" (Seminary Chapel; Reception to Follow)

Saturday, May 19, 2018

• 10 a.m. Sabbath School (Buller Hall, Room 108)
• 11:15 a.m. Worship Service, Randal Wisbey, "A Holy Curiosity" (Buller Hall, Room 108)
• 2 p.m. Campus Arboretum Tour with Stanley Beikmann (Meet in the Biology parking lot behind the Science Complex)

For more information, see the AHRSA Digital Commons webpage.