Introduction
Eight students presented research work at the
University's 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Projects
eligible for presentation at the symposium represented advanced
work aimed at creating new knowledge or works in the arts, humanities,
or sciences. The symposium was held
April 25, 2008 (Fri., 3:30–6 pm) in
Carlson C-33, and was open to the campus community.
Photos of the event are available
here (password required).
List of Presentations
Below is the of student presenters, with their department(s), presentation title, and advisor(s).
- Kara L. Beck (Psychology): Alcohol Use and Academics: The Roles of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation (Advisor: Elizabeth Gray).
- Michele Good-Hanson (Global Studies): Currency Reform: Reconstruction Germany, Iraq (Advisor: Cherie Meacham).
- Matthew Kemp (Biblical and Theological Studies): Thomism in Sanskrit Disguises: Brahmabandhab Upadhyay's Approach to Mission and Theology (Advisor: R. Boaz Johnson).
- Jonathan Nehring (Mathematics and Physics): Tools and techniques for running climate models on multi-processor platforms (Advisor: Johnny Lin).
- Stina Peterson (Scandinavian Studies): The Importance of Food in Swedish Christmas Celebrations (Advisor: Anne-Marie Andreasson-Hogg).
- Muhammed Shah and Sean Welander (Biology): Regulation of the ctaA Promoter: Rex serves as a negative regulator for ctaA transcription. (Advisor: Matthew Schau).
- Melinda Smith (Biblical and Theological Studies): The Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament (Advisor: Joel Willitts).
Presentation Order
Audience members should stay for an entire session, in order to avoid disrupting the presentations.
- Session 1 (Chair: Prof. Johnny Lin):
- 3:35 pm: Kara L. Beck
- 3:50 pm: Michele Good-Hanson
- 4:05 pm: Matthew Kemp
- 4:20 pm: Jonathan Nehring
- Session 2 (Chair: Prof. Matthew Schau):
- 4:50 pm: Stina Peterson
- 5:05 pm: Muhammed Shah and Sean Welander
- 5:20 pm: Melinda Smith
Acknowledgments
This year's event planning committee consisted of Profs. Joseph Alulis, Elizabeth Gray, Johnny Lin, and Matthew Schau. Special thanks to Deans Charles Peterson and Mark Olson, and Provost Joseph Jones for their support and for underwriting the cost of the symposium. The photograph above of Michele Good-Hanson is by Elizabeth Gray (cropped by Johnny Lin).
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