The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs recently gave current students from across four academic colleges an opportunity to demonstrate their research, creative and scholarly projects.
“The purpose of the showcase is to provide a venue for undergraduate and graduate Southeastern students to display their research, creative and scholarly works in an informal, non-competitive setting,” said Margaret Adelmann, grants development specialist with the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs.
The Southeastern Students’ Research, Creative and Scholarly Activities Showcase was held Tuesday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
The only college without student presenters this year was the College of Business. For the showcase, 87 students signed up to present 41 different presentations.
The presentations offered a multitude of information for attendees. Students studying biology and chemistry presented scientific research on bees and turtles. Education students offered on various aspects of primary schools such as nap time. Psychology students presented research on subjects such as gender bias among fandoms. Students studying computer science presented an aerial view of Southeastern via drone.
The student showcase was open to the public. In addition to faculty advisors, many students who were not presenting took the opportunity to view the displays and ask questions.
“Some students have not had an opportunity to present at a professional meeting or conference, so this is a low-key way for them to discuss what they are doing with faculty and students without the nervous feelings that often accompany those events,” said Adelmann.
No awards were given at the showcase, but all students who participated in presenting received a certificate and a flash drive.
In addition to student presentations, several departments that service students set up tables offering information. These offices included the Center for Student Excellence, Health Center, Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center and Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station.
Adelmann said the student showcase would not be possible without the aid of the Student Government Association for the past five years.