Research symposium slated
WAYNESBURG – Waynesburg University’s third annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held at 1 p.m. April 20 in Alumni Hall. The event is open to the public and will feature 51 student presenters, including eight oral and 20 poster presentations.
Dr. Chad Sethman, assistant professor of biology at Waynesburg University, organized the event to emphasize the university’s opportunities for research while also allowing university students to gain experience in a professional environment.
“Engaging in research helps students to develop essential practical skills by applying their knowledge in order to solve problems and make advancements to our understanding of a particular field,” Sethman said. “This research symposium is an opportunity for underclass students to become oriented in the practice of research and to sample potential projects and ideas for their future research participation.”
Sethman said the event will celebrate the work of both Waynesburg students and faculty.
“Many disciplines have their own research forums; however, our annual symposium aims to bring together students and faculty from many diverse disciplines in order to collectively celebrate the research contributions that all of our students make in their respective fields,” Sethman said.
The Symposium schedule will include:
• “Effects of Food Source (Rotifer) Density on Oxygen Concentration During Early Clownfish Development,” Shawn Wharrey
• “An Invisible Theorist: Revitalizing the Philosophy of Adam Smith,” Anthony Cooper
• “Contemporary Legal Issues of Energy and Property,” Karen Moyer
• “The Effects of Music Therapy on Procedural Pain in Pediatric Patients,” Lynae Byler, Amanda Leadbeater, Marissa Minto and Katlin Unrue
• “The Effects of Circumcision on Acquisition and Transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections,” Alyson Clark, Amanda Immel, Chelsey Root and Brenda Saenz
• “Parents Hesitant of Childhood Vaccinations & the Role of Healthcare Providers,” Maggie Collins, Christina Hann, Lacey Lake, Brittnee Moncure and Chrissy Truchok
• “Does Alternative Pain Therapy Influence the Perception of Pain in Full Term Laboring Women?” Jenna Griffith, Brittney Nard, Lauren Patterson and Debra Rush
• “To Aspirate or Not To Aspirate, That is the Question?” Courtney Bigam and Nicole Brooks
For more information, call Chad Sethman at 724-852-3265.