Conference honor
Outstanding Research Scholar Award
Daniel HwangRecognized for research achievement, independent thinking, scholarly communication, and contributions to academic discussion.
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2026 / Conference record
Questions shared.
Research on record.
QUEST International Research Conference 2026
Five student researchers presented work across data science, law, public policy, philosophy, and psychology. Explore the awards, read their papers, and revisit the conference program.
Conference completedFairleigh Dickinson University · New Jersey, USA
01 / 2026 Awards
Recognizing the work.
Conference honors and Research Excellence Awards across five fields.
Conference honor
Best Research Presentation Award
Eunbyeol (Emily) AnRecognized for clarity and insight in presentation, depth of understanding, and thoughtful responses to questions.
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02 / Published conference collection
Conference Proceedings
Selected Student Research Papers · 2026
Read the five student papers presented at the conference in one 48-page collection. The accompanying presentation deck is also available.
These are conference proceedings, not a peer-reviewed journal publication. Arguments, analyses, and conclusions are those of the student authors. Abstracts in the collection were prepared during editorial production.
03 / Student research
Five questions. Five perspectives.
Papers appear in conference program order. Titles follow the published proceedings.
01
Data Science & Statistics
Daniel Hwang
Research Excellence Award
The Pitch Clock and Bullpen Fatigue: A Difference-in-Differences Approach to Consecutive-Day Appearances
Uses MLB pitch data and a difference-in-differences approach to examine whether the pitch clock changed the fatigue penalty of consecutive-day relief appearances. The study reports no statistically significant differential effect in the measured performance outcomes.
02
Law & Rights
Jaden Cho
Research Excellence Award
Why Animals Need Legal Rights, Not More Welfare
Examines the limits of animal welfare protections and the case for legal rights. The paper considers dignity, accountability, participation, and objections concerning human interests and animals’ legal status.
03
Public Policy & Social Justice
Hyunwoo Jang
Research Excellence Award
The Philosophical Analysis of Incarceration and Its Alternatives
Evaluates incarceration and its alternatives through a restorative justice framework. It examines rehabilitation and community safety while distinguishing reduced reoffending from evidence of repentance.
04
Philosophy & Ethics
Woobin Park
Research Excellence Award
The Ethics of Instrumented Mouthguards in the NFL: A Structural Ethical Dilemma
Investigates the ethical tensions in NFL mouthguard sensors, including data privacy, autonomy, unequal access, and coercion. The paper identifies a conflict between individual control and equal protection that cannot be resolved by a single reform.
05
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
Eunbyeol (Emily) An
Research Excellence Award
Re-evaluating Adolescent Social Media Use and Emotional Adjustment in Lockdown
Critically reviews research on adolescent digital communication during COVID-19 lockdowns. It considers communication type, causal direction, confounding, and the limits of generalizing pandemic findings.
2026 / Keynote Speaker
Jichan J. KimPh.D.
Professor of Psychology, Liberty University
Keynote Address
Epistemology and Intellectual Virtues
His research explores forgiveness, intellectual humility, and psychological well-being.
2026 Judging Panel
The research competition
Systems Science & Technology Leadership
Hyung Joon LimPh.D.
His background includes Google AppSheet, Intel’s Asia-Pacific operations, and teaching at the University of Phoenix.
Neuroscience & STEM Research
Keun Woo ParkPh.D.
Former Instructor at Burke Neurological Institute and Weill Cornell Medicine, with research published in Stroke and the Journal of Neuroinflammation.
Sport Management
Jong-Chae “J.C.” KimPh.D.
Professor of Sport Management and Chair of the International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
04 / Conference program
An afternoon of inquiry.
The program featured a keynote address by Dr. Jichan J. Kim and student presentations across five research fields.
View the full conference programFDU was the conference venue. Its listing does not imply university sponsorship or endorsement.
2026 / The research journey
From submission to presentation.
All times are Eastern Time (ET) · America/New_York
- 01April 1, 2026Completed
Registration Opens
The research season begins.
- 02August 31, 2026Completed
Research Submission Deadline
Research submissions close.
- 03September 26, 20268:00 AM ETCompleted
Online Rehearsal & Pre-Conference Symposium
Selected presenters prepare their research for an academic presentation.
- 04October 11, 20263:30 PM ETCompleted
In-Person Research Conference
Fairleigh Dickinson University · New Jersey, USA
September 26 / Online
Pre-Conference Symposium & Presentation Rehearsal
Selected student presenters took part in an online symposium and presentation rehearsal on September 26, ahead of the October 11 conference. The session was led by Dr. Chung, joining from King’s College London.
The session supported preparation for academic presentation. King’s College London identifies the location from which Dr. Chung joined, not an institutional host or sponsor.