Approximately 200 students, representing every college, participated in the 17th annual Symposium of Student Scholars and Undergraduate Research Reception last Tuesday, April 10 at the Convocation Center.
KSU President Dr. Daniel Papp opened the reception with a short speech where he credited undergraduate research for steering him down his own career path.
“I am an extremely strong supporter of undergraduate research,” said Papp.
Participating students and their faculty advisors’ got recognized on stage as each of their names were called.
The symposium portion began with a musical performance by David Anders and Megan Gribble. The piece they preformed, “Horn Duo”, is an original work by composition student Chloe Lincoln.
Guests were invited to view the displays before oral presentations began. There were about 80 displays, and 32 oral presentations were given at the Symposium.
Some students showcased research they previously completed, while others conducted new research for the event.
Psychology major Kimberly Wallace Stewart said she knew she was interested in research, and went to her faculty advisor to select a topic. Her study, “’Unvarnishing’ the Truth About Teen Pregnancy: 16 and Pregnant and Teen Sexuality” was the result.
Another undergraduate researcher, pre-med student Crystal Chiu, completed her research while in Taiwan and said the research is complimentary to her studies in Biology.
Any student who has completed research, even if it has already been presented at another conference, is welcome to present their work at the Symposium.
