The 15th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Conference held on May 4 was attended by St. galaxy银河娱乐场app faculty and families who were eager to listen to the students' months-long research projects. 根据帕特里克·阿彻博士的说法，他是 文理学院, the event was an exceptional opportunity for students interested in pursuing graduate studies to present and discuss their research. For those students who are planning to pursue their careers immediately after graduation, the conference was equally beneficial in helping them articulate and defend their ideas publicly.
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St. galaxy银河娱乐场app的学生, 包括皮特·科拉斯, 塔利亚奥尔蒂斯, Karilyn罗斯, 艾米丽Markowski, 基利Alexander-McCallum, 萨凡纳·史密斯, delivered impressive research presentations covering a diverse range of topics, 包括艺术和文化, 公民参与, 还有阴谋论.
The conference began with an enlightening speech by keynote speaker Holly Aitken, 博士学位, '15, 骨科生物力学研究人员, who shared her personal journey and offered advice to the graduate scholars.
"Everyone's journey is unique and has twists and turns," Aitken noted. "Even though some of my experiences did not work out for me in the long run, 它让我知道我真正热爱的是什么. Make sure to always advocate for yourself and surround yourself with family, friends and mentors. You will be able to look back on these experiences that helped to make you a better researcher and highlight the areas you are most interested in."
皮特·科拉斯 公民参与中习得性无助的根源
Seeking to understand patterns of waning 公民参与, Petter combined concepts from philosophy and psychology to form a theory around why people don't vote in a democratic society. He discovered a connection between the growth of the power elite and a decrease in the perceived impact of the average citizen, leading him to describe this phenomenon through the lens of Learned Helplessness. Like a true philosopher, however, it wasn't enough to just accept this theory for what it was. Instead, he asked the question, "why are we conditioned to accept powerlessness?" and inspired the audience to reject the herd to eliminate political apathy.
塔利亚·奥尔蒂斯 我的姑婆能预测未来
Tasked by her Critical Thinking professor to explore a conspiracy theory, Thalia used qualitative analysis from her family to investigate if her great aunt, a self-proclaimed witch who specializes in tarot card readings, 真的能预测未来吗. 通过她的实验, Thalia created a concept she coined "Affirmations of Manifestations" as she sought to understand whether or not we hear only what we want to hear. While we may never know for sure if Thalia's great aunt can truly predict the future, one thing is for sure - she accurately predicted that Thalia has a successful future ahead of her!
——卡洛琳·罗斯 性别对运动和心理健康的影响
卡琳主持了独立选举, interdisciplinary study to better understand the role gender plays in the relationship between physical activity and quality of life as we age. 这符合大学的使命, 为了我们的galaxy银河娱乐场app, Karilyn partnered with participants from the Center for Active Seniors, 公司. (CASI)来收集数据. With much more to learn about the connection between psychology and kinesiology, Karilyn's research is the start of an important exploration into the factors that truly impact our perceptions of health and wellbeing throughout our lifetime.
艾米丽·马可夫斯基 Data Reliability When Using Different Online Data Collections
Emily conducted a study to evaluate the reliability of various online data collections using descriptive measures, 控制过滤器, and Cronbach's Alpha to assess consistency and comparisons. 虽然结果没有达到她的预期, the research helped Emily refine her critical thinking skills and investigate the motivators behind student participation in online data collection.
基利Alexander-McCallum Hulu Manu:夏威夷皇家艺术形式
Kili's research delved into the rich cultural heritage of Hawaii, specifically the ancient and prestigious art form known as Hulu Manu. This craft involved the use of thousands of native bird feathers to create intricate and luxurious garments reserved only for the Hawaiian elite and royalty. Kili's research not only deepened her appreciation for her culture but also inspired her to continue exploring this art form in the future.
萨凡纳·史密斯—— 北欧民族浪漫主义
Savannah's study focused on 北欧民族浪漫主义, a movement in late 19th century Sweden and Finland that aimed to establish a unique national identity through various art forms. Savannah's research not only highlighted the beauty of these art forms but also shed light on their deeper meanings, 传统, 有时是政治信息.
Read more about the keynote speaker, Holly Thomas-Aitken 在这里.
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