When: Annually in Spring
Location:  SFU-Burnaby*

On the 2nd of April in 2024, we held our first-ever SFU Department of Psychology JEDAI (Justice, Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, Accessiblity, and Inclusion) Research Fair. Our 2nd one was held on March 18th, 2025. Our third one was held April 8th, 2026!

We look forwad to holding our fourth one in Spring 2027!

The JEDAI Research Fair is a celebration of SFU PSYC/BNS/COGS students’ research by, for, about, and/or with individuals and communities who have been historically underrepresented in psychology research. We showcase the diverse forms and foci of research by both undergraduate and graduate SFU PSYC/COGS/BNS students/alumni! Majors and Minors or students who are intending in majoring or minoring in these programs are particularly welcome.

We define diverse scholars and scholarship broadly, including but not limited to:
· racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity
· linguistic diversity
· Indigenous identities and perspectives
· neurodiversity, disability, and accessibility
· sexual and gender diversity
· first in their family to attend university
· immigration status and identity
· underrepresented socioeconomic status
· and more

What kind of research projects can be submitted?
- Human/Animal/Human-Environment
- Literature review/critique, Meta-analysis, Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods

Attendance at the Research Fair is OPEN to everyone. Are you an SFU student, please come and attending to support your fellow students! Presentations, however, are limited to SFU PSYC/COGS/BNS students/alumni. If that describes you, please consider joining us to present your research! Does the JEDAI Research Fair sound like an exciting opportunity for you? Do you have a relevant project you want to share? Come present your research! Submit your abstract to showcase your work!

Example Instructions for submissions to the SFU PSYC JEDAI  Research Fair are provided here.

What was requested for the submission form: 
- Title (125 characters including spaces)
- Abstract (1250 characters including spaces) - include detail on background, methods, results, conclusions, and implications for JEDAI priorities
- Two to six keywords that best describe the submitted research
- All authors' names  (student & non-student, including faculty research supervisor)
- Who will be presenting the research (note: A student can be a named presenter on only 1 poster; there is no limit on co-authorship as long as you are not the presenter on more than one poster)
- Email addresses of the primary/contact author and SFU faculty research supervisor
- Student status with respect to the SFU Psychology/BNS/COGS (e.g., undergraduate student, graduate student, alumus/a); 
- Specify whether the submitted research focused on and/or in service of groups, individuals, and/or communities that are typically underrepresented in psychology research?
- Specify whether the submitted research is led by the SFU student researcher who identifies as part of a group or community that is typically underrepresented in psychology research?
- Whether the presenting author(s) may have any accessibility needs for the day of the JEDAI of the Research Fair.

The Submission date for the 2026 Research Fair was Feb 27, 2026, 5pm PT.
Abstract submissions were made at: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/FJ56YBQ 
The Research Fair was scheduled from 12-2pm.
The 1st author student presenter was available from 11-2:30; with 11-12 being for poster setup, 12-2 for poster presentation, 2-2:30 for poster take down.  

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See the JEDAI Research Fair Programs below for a list of all presenters and abstracts of their research over the past 3 years

2026 JEDAI Research Fair Program

2025 JEDAI Research Fair Program

2024 JEDAI Research Fair Program

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2026 Research Fair: Lead Student Presenters, Faculty Mentors, and Poster Presentation Titles (Listed in Alphabetical Order by Presenter First Name)

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See a sample of photos from the 2026 JEDAI Research Fair below