Baruch Expo Showcases Student Research Across Disciplines

Baruch Expo Showcases Student Research Across Disciplines

May 27, 2026

Martime Doccy (BBA '26) spent the past year exploring a simple but urgent question: Who gets access to a grocery store-and who doesn't?

On May 12, she showed and spoke about her findings to the entire Baruch community as one of the nearly 250 students from all majors who presented more than 100 research projects at the College's annual Research and Creative Inquiry Expo, which was launched in 2014.

"Participating in this event is rewarding because it provides a sense of fulfilment and excitement putting together your poster board," said Doccy, who helped organize last year's Expo working at the Office of Experiential and Community Engaged Learning (ExCEL).

Hosted by ExCEL, the expo is a special exhibition of original research posters and creative projects produced by students with the help of their faculty mentors. Projects showcase the range of academic study at Baruch's three schools, from natural sciences, to business, to international affairs.

"The expo is a compilation of a tremendous amount of dedication and hard work that reflects the very best of our institution," Baruch College President S. David Wu said. "This is the kind of experience you will cherish for the rest of your time at Baruch and beyond in the real world."

Wu added, "There is nothing sacred about what you learn from a textbook. You could be the one to develop a new theory, idea or concept that changes what is currently in a book. That is what innovation and creativity is all about."

Faculty Mentorship Fuels Student Discovery

Baruch faculty from disciplines across the College supported students with their research.

Ryan Teschner, an assistant professor of business, sustainability, and society at the Zicklin School of Business, served as Doccy's mentor and praised her initiative and effort throughout the project.

"Martime is an Honors student and sought to transform my course based on topics she was interested in," Teschner stated. "I simply provided a couple of tips, but she accomplished all the work, and her final poster board looks fantastic."

Over the past two years, psychology student Kaitlyn Torres ('26) worked in Assistant Professor Patrycja Sleboda's judgment and decision-making lab at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, where she received guidance and feedback on her research, "Perceived Barriers to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Adults Intending Weight Loss: Insights from the Risk Acceptance Ladder."

Torres, who looks to become a clinical psychologist, believes this experience will benefit her long-term career goals.

"I've always been nervous about presentations, so this was a big test for me, but I think I did well," Torres said. "My biggest struggle is that I have a lot to say, so I needed help formatting my research to make it easier for people to interpret. I met wonderful people at the expo and engaged in stimulating conversation while expanding my presentation repertoire!"

Cultivating a Culture of Inquiry

Baruch is committed to promoting excellence in research and impactful teaching as part of its 2023-28 Strategic Plan. The College seeks to significantly increase undergraduate and graduate student involvement in research alongside faculty, fostering an environment where teaching and exploration create meaningful local and global impact.

Explore past student projects and additional information at Research & Creative Inquiry Expo. The 2026 projects will be uploaded to this website.