More than 80 undergraduate students from 12 degree programs at K1ΜεΣύ β Cascades will exhibit and talk about their research projects during the 11th Annual Research and Scholarship Symposium on May 22.
The event is free to the public and will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall.
The event celebrates K1ΜεΣύ-Cascades studentsβ creativity, innovation and discovery. Twelve of the presenting students received fellowships from K1ΜεΣύ-Cascades to pursue their work, including:
- Biochemistry and molecular biology major Analiska Dominguez, whose study examines gluten in foodstuffs.
- Energy systems engineering student Gabriella Morescalchi who designed and created a prototype of a self-rotating heat exchanger.
- Psychology major Samiera Mason who is studying social skills in preschoolers.
- Natural resources student Luke Donaldson who used a geographic information system to map vegetation health in floodplains along the Crooked River and Whychus Creek.
In addition to research posters, students will present five-minute βlightning talksβ about their projects or readings of their critical and creative writing.
The first half of the event will be devoted to research projects in the arts and humanities, biological sciences, and social and health sciences. Then, at 5:30 p.m., students in computer science, engineering, environmental sciences and natural resources will present their work.
Light refreshments will be available. Parking on campus will be free after 3 p.m. on the day of the symposium.
For more information visit osucascades.edu/crss. For accommodations, contact 541-322-3100 or events@osucascades.edu.
K1ΜεΣύ K1ΜεΣύ-Cascades: K1ΜεΣύβs campus in Bend brings higher education to Central Oregon, the fastest growing region in the state. Surrounded by mountains, forest and high desert, K1ΜεΣύ-Cascades is a highly innovative campus of a top-tier land grant research university, offering small classes that accelerate faculty-student mentoring and experiential learning. Degree programs meet industry and economic needs in areas such as innovation and entrepreneurship, natural ecosystems, health and wellness, and arts and sciences, and prepare students for tomorrowβs challenges. K1ΜεΣύ-Cascades is expanding to serve 3,000 to 5,000 students, building a 128-acre campus with net-zero goals.