CardTalk is a unique and enriching opportunity designed to allow advanced doctoral students to present their cutting-edge research to a diverse and engaged audience. This initiative serves multiple purposes:
- Practice: Students can hone their presentation skills in a supportive environment, refining their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- Feedback: Presenters receive constructive feedback from peers, faculty, and attendees, enabling them to improve their research and presentation techniques.
- Collaboration: By bringing together an assorted audience from various disciplines and backgrounds, the program fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and encourages potential collaborations.
If you are interested in presenting at a future CardTalk, please contact the Inclusive Excellence office at gradlife@louisville.edu.

CardTalk: Presented by Mohamed Elsharkawy & Nawaraj Karki
Join us for research presentations by Mohamed Elsharkawy and Nawaraj Karki on Thursday, March 27 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Who Should Attend?
CardTalk is open to students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds and disciplines!
Students will gain insights into advanced research methodologies, expand their academic horizons and network with fellow researchers.
Faculty will be exposed to innovative research happening within our institution, and are encouraged to provide mentorship and support to future members of the professoriate, as well as identify opportunities for future collaborations.
Staff and other professionals will have the opportunity to stay abreast of the latest academic advancements, offer their real-world perspectives and explore potential partnerships with emerging scholars.
Format
Each session typically includes:
- A brief introduction to the presenter's research topic and objectives.
- A detailed presentation of the research findings, methodology, and implications.
- A Q&A session allowing for in-depth discussion and feedback.
Archive
Review past CardTalk presenters and topics below.
Semester | Presenter | Program | Presentation Title |
Fall 2024 | Yathreb Mohamed | Public Health Management & Policy | Asparaginase as a Successful Treatment for Leukemia in Children |
Spring 2025 | Nawaraj Karki | Chemistry | Enhancing the Mass Transport of CO2 Complexed with Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids in Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction in the Presence of an External Magnetic Field |
Spring 2025 | Mohamed Elsharkawy | Computer Science and Engineering | Explainable AI for Automated Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diagnosis Using OCT Imaging: A Multi-Stage Classification Approach |

"My experience at CardTalk was transformative...Engaging with peers and receiving constructive feedback helped me refine my ideas and think critically about my work."
