This past Friday, March 22, students from across the university came together to share their innovative research at the Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium (URSS). Students from various disciplines united to present their cutting-edge projects, painting a vibrant display of research exploration across departments. Attendees seized the chance to engage directly with these passionate researchers, delving into the intricacies of their work and gaining valuable insights into the world of undergraduate research and scholarship.
The day was brimming with informative events, including a thought-provoking panel discussion on the transformative power of undergraduate research in forging new pathways to success and two dynamic poster sessions provided platforms for students to share their findings with participants and judges.
A heartfelt round of applause is in order for all our remarkable student participants. Their outstanding research endeavors made it a challenging day for our judges, showcasing the incredible depth and breadth of talent within our university community. Let’s extend a special congratulations to our deserving award winners for their exemplary contributions and dedication to advancing knowledge and discovery. Here’s to celebrating their achievements and inspiring future generations of researchers!
First Place (tie)-
- Lance Waise – “Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Research Project”
- Lindy Oujiri – “Immunofluorescent Labeling for Zinc and Platinum in Old Rats”
Third Place –
- Haley Marchese – “Targeting Acid Sensing Ion Channel 3 (ASIC3) in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy“
Audience Choice –
- Scott Severance – “Development of Optical Tweezers to Measure and Predict the Behavior of Collagen Networks”
Excellence in Presentation –
- Lindy Oujiri – “Immunofluorescent Labeling for Zinc and Platinum in Old Rats”
- Lance Waise – “Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Research Project”
- Abraham Stone – “A Botanical and Ecological Profile of Isle Royale’s Invasive Hawkweed Complex”
Excellence in Research Content –
- Lindy Oujiri – “Immunofluorescent Labeling for Zinc and Platinum in Old Rats”
- Haley Marchese – “Targeting Acid Sensing Ion Channel 3 (ASIC3) in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy“
Excellence in Design and Format –
- Liza Korolkov – “Evaluation of aqueous two-phase systems for the purification of influenza B virus”
- Lance Waise – “Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Research Project”
- Mackenzie Russell – “Ameliorated mine waste rock for enhanced weathering and as a soil amendment for bioenergy production”
Thank you to all of our sponsors, student presenters, faculty mentors, judges, and panelists. We are proud to be able to highlight our amazing undergraduate students and celebrate all of their outstanding work.
