2008 Woodie Awards
Scholars present various projects during researchers' forum
Jacob Davis
Issue date: 4/9/08 Section: News
Several APSU students have gone above and beyond the classrooms to study their chosen fields.
These students are the Presidential Research scholars, who have pursued their own independent scholarship.
The third annual APSU Research Forum, sponsored by the College of Science and Mathematics, was held on Fri., April 4.
The event took place in the atrium of the Sundquist Science Complex.
Scholars and professors explained what their projects were about, and presented their ideas to interested spectators.
Some students like Mary Clay, a senior American Chemical Society (ACS) certified chemistry major, sought out research opportunities to satisfy her major credits.
Other students, like junior physics major, Mathew O'Connell, and senior physics major, Cody Keller, were asked to do a research project. Their project used advanced computer data systems in order to catalogue physics and astronomy equations and information. They received help from their professor J. Allyn Smith.
"Dr. Smith offered a lot of guidance," O'Connell said.
However, not all of the projects were science-based.
Heather Lee, senior art major, used 3-D computer representations to improve her observational skills and realistic art rendering ability.
When asked about her inspiration for her project Lee said, "In high school we had a computer animations class."
These research scholars received much help from professors, however this assistance ranged from adviser to full partner.
Perry M. Scanlan, an allied health sciences professor, commented on how he helped his students.
"I came up with the project and made sure they had the resources to do it," Scanlan said.
He also said that he "helped get agreements," necessary for the project.
According to Scanlan, most of the project was done by students, and he praised them for their ability to complete the project.
Some students will use this research as a stepping stone to graduate school and other career opportunities.
Ian Campbell, who is a senior ACS certified chemistry major, will be attending Illinois State University for graduate school.
He plans to go to law school and studying patent law.
Graduate assistant and biology major, Dereck Eison, did a project about fish density in Logan County, Ky. His agriculture interest is what guided his career choice.
"I was looking for something specific about agriculture. Dr. Barrass had this project listed and I attained the position," Eison said.
There were other guests at the research forum.
The chemistry club made ice cream for the visitors and The Wildlife Society Organization spread awareness about their club by setting up a table with various types of animals.
These students are the Presidential Research scholars, who have pursued their own independent scholarship.
The third annual APSU Research Forum, sponsored by the College of Science and Mathematics, was held on Fri., April 4.
The event took place in the atrium of the Sundquist Science Complex.
Scholars and professors explained what their projects were about, and presented their ideas to interested spectators.
Some students like Mary Clay, a senior American Chemical Society (ACS) certified chemistry major, sought out research opportunities to satisfy her major credits.
Other students, like junior physics major, Mathew O'Connell, and senior physics major, Cody Keller, were asked to do a research project. Their project used advanced computer data systems in order to catalogue physics and astronomy equations and information. They received help from their professor J. Allyn Smith.
"Dr. Smith offered a lot of guidance," O'Connell said.
However, not all of the projects were science-based.
Heather Lee, senior art major, used 3-D computer representations to improve her observational skills and realistic art rendering ability.
When asked about her inspiration for her project Lee said, "In high school we had a computer animations class."
These research scholars received much help from professors, however this assistance ranged from adviser to full partner.
Perry M. Scanlan, an allied health sciences professor, commented on how he helped his students.
"I came up with the project and made sure they had the resources to do it," Scanlan said.
He also said that he "helped get agreements," necessary for the project.
According to Scanlan, most of the project was done by students, and he praised them for their ability to complete the project.
Some students will use this research as a stepping stone to graduate school and other career opportunities.
Ian Campbell, who is a senior ACS certified chemistry major, will be attending Illinois State University for graduate school.
He plans to go to law school and studying patent law.
Graduate assistant and biology major, Dereck Eison, did a project about fish density in Logan County, Ky. His agriculture interest is what guided his career choice.
"I was looking for something specific about agriculture. Dr. Barrass had this project listed and I attained the position," Eison said.
There were other guests at the research forum.
The chemistry club made ice cream for the visitors and The Wildlife Society Organization spread awareness about their club by setting up a table with various types of animals.
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