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Students: Show Off Your Scholarship at Undergraduate Research Day

Students from all academic disciplines are invited to showcase their research and creative work in the upcoming OU Undergraduate Research Day.

Hosted by the OU Honors College, the 32nd annual Undergraduate Research Day is slated for Saturday, April 4, at Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, 1005 Asp Ave., on the OU Norman campus. 

At the annual conference, the Honors College hosts students who were funded in their research or creative activities from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, as well as other students who want to show what they have discovered in their fields. 

All undergraduate students at OU are eligible to apply. Membership in the Honors College is not required to participate. Presentations are held in sessions of about five students, organized by general topic and are judged for prizes in each category.

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.ou.edu/honors/undergraduate-research/urd . Applications are due Feb. 24.

Students shouldn’t be deterred if their projects are not yet complete, said OU senior and past presenter Alby Musaelian, who noted there is time for research to develop between the filing deadline and the April presentation date. 

“Not being far along is not a reason why somebody should feel that they can’t submit an abstract,” Musaelian said. “There’s no issue if the science drags you in a different direction after you submit an abstract. Everybody understands that these are a work in progress.” 

In 2019, Undergraduate Research Day featured a record 120 presentations across 24 different sessions and a multitude of disciplines, including engineering, chemistry, architecture, linguistics, anthropology and more. 

• View highlights from last year’s Undergraduate Research Day

Last year, OU senior Gianni Manginelli was selected as the grand prize winner in the biochemistry division. He said the day illustrates the University’s commitment to research. 

“Undergraduate Research Day is a really important part of the academic culture at OU because it shows the extent to which access to research opportunities is valued here,” Manginelli said. “URD is a chance for hardworking, motivated students from all sorts of departments to showcase their passion for their research subject.”

Senior Katy Felkner, also a previous presenter, says it’s a great opportunity to strengthen one’s resume prior to pursuing a career in research. 

“For students who want to go to graduate school, it is important to have presentations from undergraduate research on their CVs,” she said. “URD is a low-stress, friendly presentation opportunity for students to get more comfortable presenting their work and get ready to apply to larger conferences.”

 Musaelian added, “In my experience, it’s very valuable in terms of honing your presentation skills.”  

The 2020 Undergraduate Research Day will consist of morning and afternoon sessions at Wagner Hall. The event is free to attend and open to the general public.

Article Published: Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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Adapting the OU Undergraduate Research Day to COVID-19

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The Center for Open Science was pleased to support Oklahoma University (OU) in recent efforts to migrate its Undergraduate Research Day event to an online format. Read how OU utilized OSF to host abstracts, presentations, and research materials from undergraduates while providing a discovery interface for students, faculty, and attendees.

The OU Honors College’s annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD) is designed to showcase undergraduate research from across the University of Oklahoma campus. This year’s event was threatened by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled for April 4th, the URD invites students to give short talks on their research, either competitively, or non-competitively. Due to campus closure, the event was rescheduled, then ultimately canceled. Interim Dean Doug Gaffin of the Honors College notes, “We were really upset that we had to cancel the in-person event and even more so because of the tremendous growth and interest we have seen in Undergraduate Research Day over the last few years.”

Knowing the importance of the URD, Dean Gaffin made the decision to move the event online. The challenge of reformatting the event motivated Gaffin to seek out ideas from trusted experts across campus. 

Tara Carlisle, Head of Digital Scholarship, and Claire Curry, Science Librarian, joined Gaffin and other experts from OU, including John Stewart at the Office of Digital Learning, on the project. Thirty days after beginning discussions, a website was launched to host the event. 

Curry, Stewart, and Carlisle consulted internal library experts like Jen Waller, Director of Open Initiatives & Scholarly Communication, university departments such as OU IT, and external partners including Open Science Framework (OSF), to design and shape the student, faculty, and audience experience. They also worked closely with student workers supervised by Magen Bednar and Patrick Wright of University Libraries, and Angela Person of Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture, to provide access while remaining attuned to faculty concerns about the permanent nature of a web repository.

Some aspects of the URD remained the same. Students were asked to submit slides, abstracts, and presentations, but the time limit was reduced from fifteen to ten minutes. Due to the online and more permanent nature of recordings, some professors opted to have their students withdraw, or only archive portions due to concerns over potential double publishing. The main difference was asking the students to record their presentations. URD was “held” asynchronously, with announcements made on the Honors College website and twitter, as well as emails when all presentations were online. 

Michaela Murphy, who tied for the grand prize in biology, microbiology, and biochemistry, said of the experience, “After putting all the work into my project […], I was excited that I would still be able to present my work.  I think this format even made watching other people’s presentations more accessible since during the actual event, we would often be presenting simultaneously. I am very proud of how my presentation turned out and am glad that I and others can access it at any time in the future.”

“The transition would not have been possible without the tremendous help and expertise of many people. It took incredible coordination, and I am so thankful that we have such talented, selfless people on campus,” Dean Gaffin said. 

“We were thrilled to work with the OU Honors College to support the URD, as well as their student and faculty research management and sharing across the OSF. Our institutional partners around the world continue to innovate with new ways to catalyze open science, and they inspire us to keep providing exciting infrastructure features to support them,” said COS Product Owner Eric Olson.

View the full list of OU URD 2020 award winners and presentations .

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Three meteorology students were selected to present their research findings at the University of Oklahoma’s Undergraduate Research Day. The topics covered in this session range from geology and the galaxies to the atmospheric sciences. The speakers from the School of Meteorology and the titles of their talks included:

Junior, Matthew Bray speaking on “The Relationship Between Tropopause Polar Vortices and Mid-Latitude Severe Weather”. Matthew’s research mentor is Professor Steven Cavallo.

Sophomore, Connor Bruce speaking on “Understanding and Eliminating Forecast Busts in Global Numerical Weather Prediction”. Connor’s research mentor is Professor David Parsons.

Junior, Dzuy Nguyen speaking on “A Climatology on Extratropical Transition Characteristics. Dzuy’s research mentors are Dr. Ben Schenkel and Professor David Parsons.

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Colton Ross, Daniel Tsai, and Cortland Johns won awards for their presentations at the Undergraduate Research Day on April 6, 2019.

They each spoke about their current research in biomedical engineering. Colton Ross won an Honors College Award for Most Outstanding Project Grand Prize, Daniel Tsai won an Honors College Award for Distinction in Undergraduate Research, and Cortland Johns received an Honorable Mention.

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Undergraduate Research Award

The application for the 2023 — 2024 academic year is now closed..

University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award

• incorporate primary sources from the Libraries’ special collections;
• take the form of digital scholarship that integrates digital techniques and tools;
• result in the visualization of spatial or numeric data;
• reflect creative scholarship such as poetry, music, film, and other forms of individual expression grounded in research.

Up to three awards will be given in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000, and $750.

Eligibility, to be eligible, applicants must:.

• be currently enrolled as a University of Oklahoma undergraduate student at any class level and in any discipline;
• be returning to OU as an enrolled student the subsequent fall or spring semester;
• agree that the research project and application will be licensed under a Creative Commons agreement to promote sharing of the resources;
• agree to submit the research project and application to the OU Libraries’ digital repository for undergraduate research;
• submit a short biography to be included in OU Libraries subsequent publications.

Application Procedure

Application must include:.

• submission of the general application in OU's CASH system;
• an OU Libraries research essay;
• a final version of the research project, including a bibliography of sources consulted.

OU Libraries Research Essay Guidelines:

• This will be a separate, detailed document that describes the research process, including research strategies as well as how OU Libraries resources, collections, and services were used to complete the research project.
• You need to emphasize the importance of understanding and reflecting upon the process of developing a topic and research strategy in order to locate, evaluate and use the best information possible.
• The research process essay is your opportunity to provide the award committee with insight into how the libraries and its resources enriched and enhanced your work.
• Please note that due to the nature of this award, the essay portion of the application is weighted as much as the project itself, and therefore we encourage you to provide us with a thoughtful reflection of your OU Libraries research experience.

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Evaluation will be based on the following:.

• in-depth and effective use of the OU Libraries collections and services;
• evidence of personal learning and an understanding of the research process;
• overall quality of the application materials, including content, completeness, and research and writing skills.

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Winning papers will be deposited into OU Libraries' institutional repository, SHAREOK .

Undergraduate Research Award Stories:

• The 2017 winners' story  (page 13)

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Undergraduate Research Day

Ocu honors program presents, undergraduate research day 2024, friday, march 8, all events are free and open to the public., urd schedule.

• Student work in Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Statistics will be on display.
• Dance Performance, 12:30 pm in the Honors Hall
• Costumes & the Theater will be presented in GSN 115 from 1 to 1:45 pm
• Musicological Studies will be presented in GSN 115 from 2 to 2:45 pm
• Social Science, Political Science, and History will be presented GSS 101 from 2 to 3:30 pm
• Women in Literature, Religion, & the Arts will be presented in GSN 115 from 3 to 4 pm

Posters (Honors Hall, 10 am to noon)

Kayla Nguyen, Connor Broeker, Bao Cao, Shady Khader, Falak Maarouf, Ashley Nguyen, Morgan Wells, and Austin Worley, “The Healing Power of Dandelions: Exploring Antibacterial Properties of Dandelion Seed Extract” *

Infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria remain one of the leading global health threats today, as treatments against these strains remain largely ineffective. Whole dandelion, a historic anti-inflammatory agent, has been shown to exhibit significant antibacterial effects. However, evidence on the antibacterial effects of dandelion seeds, especially against antibiotic-resistant strains, remains insufficient. 

Utilizing column chromatography, Dandelion Seed Extract (DSE) was separated into several fractions to be used as the treatment against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii , and Pseudomonas fluorescens cultures. Utilizing the microtiter plate dilution method, bacteria were treated with both whole and fractionated DSE and observed for anti-proliferative effects. 

Evidently, both whole and fractionated DSE exhibited significant antibacterial effects. Although individual fractions did show varying levels of effectiveness, whole DSE had the most potent antibacterial effects compared to the DSE fractions, possibly indicating synergistic effects. However, regulatory mechanisms and active constituents within the fractions remain unknown and require further investigation. 

*Poster and Grand Prize Winner

Tess Rosen, “Developing a Natural Dye-Based Recipe for Stage Blood”  

OCU’s production of Sweeney Todd required the development of a new stage blood recipe with all natural dyes that would not stain costumes and would keep for a two-week production period. I found that the closest natural color I could find for the blood that was readily available was beet powder. However, when I replaced the red dye with the beet powder, it became evident that further alteration would be necessary, as the color began to decay and the blood itself spoiled. With help from my mentor and the creator of the blood recipe I based mine on, Larry Heyman, I was able to discover that the issue lied in the type of acid I used to activate the chemical reaction that binds the pigment to the mixture and prevents it from staining. 

Austin Worley, Ashley Nguyen, Kayla Nguyen, Morgan Wells, Bao Cao, Savannah Whitten, Madison Dennis, Dr. Melville Vaughan, Dr. John Nail, and Dr. Christina Hendrickson, “Dandelion Seed Extract Inhibits HeLa Cell Proliferation by Modulation of the Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway”  

Dandelion Seed Extract (DSE) demonstrates anti-cancer effects by disrupting crucial cellular processes in HeLa cells, resulting in growth inhibition and heightened programmed cell death.  

DSE treatment caused a statistically significant reduction in HeLa cell viability (p<0.001) and an increase in proliferation inhibition compared to Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDF) cells. DSE treatment notably upregulated the mRNA expression level of AXIN1, a tumor suppressor, due to its role in down-regulating the Wnt signaling pathway. 

 Transcriptomics analysis revealed the downregulation of 30 genes, which were associated with Gene Ontology terms of Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway (GO:0060070) with adjusted p-values of 8.717e-33. Additionally, pathway analysis by Enrichr highlighted the downregulation of the Wnt Signaling WP428 network with an adjusted p-value of 2.104e-29 and combined score of 17354.64 

Dance Performance (Honors Hall, 12:30 pm)

Lucia Dawkins, Kayla Geerts, Hanna Harris, Brooke Pallan, Caroline Aramendia, Piper Small, and Jaiden McComber: The Dance of Greek Goddesses  

Students will perform a dance inspired by the stories of Greek goddesses. Each character carefully reflects the character of each goddess. For instance, the choreography Kayla Geertz created to portray the Greek goddess Athena incorporated a variety of symbolic elements tied to Athena’s mythology. To begin Athena’s section of movement, Kayla had the background dancers move like soldiers from their first to second positions. This represented Athena’s strategic warfare abilities and the guidance she gave to the soldiers of Athens as well as Greek heroes such as Hercules and Perseus (Cartwright). When Athena walks forward, beginning her section of movement, she is shown pretending to hold a spear in her right hand and having an owl perched on her left arm. 

Presentation: Costumes & the Theater (GSN 115, 1 to 1:45 pm)

Avony Green, “Complimenting Strangers: Exploring the Confirmation Bias and Spotlight Effect Through Fashion” *

This correlational study was conducted to observe the relationship between how we dress and how we receive compliments. The main hypothesis was that the more a person dressed up, the more receptive they would be to compliments. There were 31 participants total, who ranged in gender, age, and formality of dress. Compliments were randomly given to participants in a super mall in a Midwestern state. Data was collected on several Likert scales specifically created for this study. The results were significant and confirmed the main hypothesis. The results can be applied to the real world by helping adults build the self-esteem and confidence of children through their fashion style. In conclusion, fashion is a form of self-expression that should not be shamed. When one’s outward appearance is appreciated, their inner self feels accepted. 

Keywords : compliments, fashion, mall, surprise, student 

*Winner of Costumes & the Theatre

Preston Hunt, “‘Queen Bees,’ Mean Girls , and Those In Between: How Degrees of Separation Through Adaptation Affect the Source Material  

In the never-ending stream of new film releases over the past several decades, one type of film seems to remain consistently popular: the Adaptation. Film adaptations take original IP (intellectual property) and reimagine its narrative through a filmic lens, oftentimes to revive the story for nostalgic audiences or update a story for new generations. While there are many types of adaptations, a recent trend of successful blockbusters has been found in the movie musical. However, what happens when degrees of separation increase, creating a movie musical that is adapted from a stage musical that is already adapting an original book? Through this research, I explore recent film adaptations of popular works, and I examine how they have changed in content and meaning as they have been adapted across media. I surmise what makes an adaptation popular, as well as whether recent film adaptations were successfully socially and critically. 

Madeline Pugh “Sustainably Crafting and Adapting Historical Costume”  

Dressing Hamlet 417 Years Apart : How History and Sustainability Make for Better Costumes 

 In this presentation I will give an overview of both William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and James Ijames 2017 adaptation, Fat Ham , taking a special look at how the adaptation of the characters and setting impacts the costume design. In general, personality, time period, and location create the building blocks for how a character might dress. In Fat Ham , I will be using the adapted setting as well as inspiration from the original Hamlet to build costumes with layers of depth. I will be arguing for the importance of both historical context and sustainable practices as an artistic tool in costume design. Historical Research and second-hand materials provide depth and character to costumes that might otherwise come across as flat and contrived. I will be showing my research and design process through a powerpoint, along with displaying a dress form with a completed example costume from my design for Fat Ham . 

Presentation: Musicological Studies (GSN 115, 2 to 2:45 pm)

Glory Curda, “How Queer: A Bad Word: AIDS Music as Rebellion and its Role in Deconstructing Societal Taboos”  

Music from the AIDS crisis was revolutionary in its unique status as a political tool and retaliation against society, government, and the rules these impose on humans and human expression. In this presentation, I will examine and address the bounds of socially acceptable mourning in the context of societal taboos. Consequently, using music produced during or as a reaction to the AIDS crisis as a prime example, I will explore the tools these musical artists pioneered to circumvent these socially acceptable standards and make their voices heard. I will then explore and define how these tools can be employed in music and the arts to continue the rebellion against the abstract, ever-changing, and consistently damaging taboos of today. 

Ana Evans, “ Hereditary : A Minimalist Approach to Horror Film Score”  

Colin Stetson’s unconventional but effective score for the 2018 horror film Hereditary rejects the traditional ideals of film scoring according to the Steiner model and instead uses a minimalist scoring style utilizing drones and sparse instrumentation to encourage audience investment through alternative means. Because silence initiates suspense more often than tense musical moments, Hereditary stands out among the horror film genre for utilizing music in a much subtler way and allowing the audience to sit in silent moments with no musical cues as to what will happen next. Stetson’s method of using minimalism is therefore more effective than the Steiner method and creates a more impactful form of storytelling. 

Sophia Dollenmayer, “Woody Guthrie: The Dust Bowl Troubadour” *

Unbeknown to many people, one of the greatest folk musical and cultural influences was an Oklahoman, who became known as Woody Guthrie. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Guthrie would go on to be the most influential folk songwriter performer and social activist in the first half of the twentieth century. Guthrie carefully music repackaged the pain and suffering of poverty-stricken southwestern communities into emotionally driven songs.  His music was later used as ammunition for leftist movements of the 1960s to impower their own community and continue protesting. Throughout his life, no matter where he traveled, his music was inseparable from his Oklahoman heritage and identity. 

*Winner of Musicological Studies

Presentation: Social Science, Political Science, and History (GSS 101, 2 to 3:30 pm)

Kyah Alexander, “The Hidden Women: Unveiling the Untold Roles of Women in Terrorism”  

This research dives into the overlooked presence and hidden reality of the role of women in terrorist organizations. This presentation will highlight various terrorist groups; it will focus on the exploitation of women in numerous countries, the motivation and logic behind extremist groups, the interplay between gender and terrorism, and how it can challenge ideologies and societal norms. 

Alan Bernhardt, “The Ustaše: Fascism in Croatia during the Second World War”  

The Ustaše were a Croatian fascist organization that collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War Two. They had little support until Nazi Germany invaded Yugoslavia and put them in charge of a Croatian puppet state. Croatia would become a semi-independent nation under the German Reich when the Axis invaded Yugoslavia; it controlled most of Croatia proper with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and small parts of Slovenia. With this new nation the Ustaše were put in charge to run the new puppet with German oversight.. The Croatians would send the army into villages and began killing people. The German advisors described the army’s actions as “slaughter” and “plunder.” One of the German witnesses said, “troops 'be ruthless in the use of firearms against those who try to flee.” So, the Croatian Ustaše was seen as more brutal and savage than the German Nazis. My presentation will address this not well known, but an extremely tragic page in history. 

Troy Green, “Famous Crimes and Trials of the Weimar Republic and Third Reich”  

My presentation will address several well-publicized trials, such as The Feme Murders, The Hitler Beer Hall Putsch Trial, and the Trial of the Reichstag Fire in interwar Germany. After the defeat of Germany in the First World War, Germany became a Republic where everybody had the same rights and the same obligations before law. Public trials which I will be analyzing in my presentation had a broad educational message for the Germans as they seek to establish new political concepts and new political realities of the rule of law. Yet, the trials also demonstrated the weaknesses of nascent parliamentary democracy in Germany. The Hitler Beer Hall Putch Trial became the stage for Hitler to propagate his hateful racist ideas and to become a political celebrity. 

Stephanie McQuain, “Propaganda: The True Weapon of the Nazi Regime”  

The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime in Germany would not have succeeded if it wasn’t for one important weapon: propaganda. Propaganda is “biased information designed to shape public opinion and behavior” (“State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda What Is Propaganda?), and it was Hitler’s key strength in his ascension to power. The effectiveness of propaganda is rooted in the message being presented, the technique used to relay it, the means of communication, the environment it enters, and the audience receptivity to the message. Hitler was able to effectively master all these aspects to weaponize his propaganda, gain huge amounts of power, and justify countless atrocities. Hitler’s ability to blind the public with smoke-and-mirrors tactics and his skill with preying on the public’s hate, fears, and desires allowed him to gain immense power and establish a fascist state founded on nationalism, racism, and the glorification of violence. 

Emma Nickerson, “Artful Imaginaries: Planting Tomorrow’s Peace Today”  

In a world full of frequent hate and violence, little actions and pockets of peace shown within society are necessary for a sense of hope and humanity within communities. By deep-diving into the background and reasoning behind public images of peace in society allows readers to rhetorically analyze the purpose behind why images of peace and freedom are necessary within our world today. Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor made a perfect example of representing peace on the California State University, Fresno campus through his creation of the peace garden. The exposition of peace advocators such as Jane Addams, Mahatma Ghandi, and Cesar Chavez allows people within society to acknowledge their impacts on the world and act upon those actions of peace executed as inspiration. Looking back onto what these icons have done towards fighting for peace is expressed by looking into each person specifically, and what they have accomplished to earn a prized recognition within the California State University, Fresno Peace Garden. From an outsider point of view, illustrations and actions of peace shown within society can be seen as mundane and go unnoticed, which is exactly what peace and freedom fighters like Ghandi, Chavez, and Addams fought against, and continue to fight against through ideas like the peace garden. 

Emma Vance, “Unraveling the Relationship Between Homelessness and Crime Rates” *

This study investigates the connection between homelessness and crime rates in the United States from 2007 to 2021. The analysis covers 46 states and utilizes Census population data, Point-In-Time homelessness estimates, and crime data from FRED. National-level findings surprisingly suggest that higher homelessness rates correlate with lower crime rates, though with limited explanatory power. However, a state-level Fixed-Effect Model reveals a more complex relationship, showing that higher homelessness rates are associated with statistically significant increases in crime rates. 

These results conclude with a need to address homelessness as a factor influencing crime rates and the importance of comprehensive strategies to combat homelessness. Further research is suggested to be larger scale and to consider demographic factors and other variables among the homeless population. This could enhance our understanding and inform effective policies and interventions to tackle homelessness before it happens. 

*Winner of Social Science, Political Science, and History

Presentation: Women in Literature, Religion, & the Arts (GSN 115, 3 to 4 pm)

Isabella Felton, “The British Colonization of Antionette Cosway”  

The relationship between Edward Rochester and Antoinette Cosway/Bertha Mason, in Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys in comparison to Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, can be examined as an allegory for colonization. One theory is used to examine the cultural and emotional power that Rochester has over Antoinette, where he “colonizes” Antoinette Cosway into Bertha Mason as a way to overcome his feelings of inferiority and dependence due to his cultural isolation, and how Antoinette is able to free herself from his tyranny. This is a critical essay over Victorian British and Postmodern literature, includes coming of age and postcolonial genres, criticizes with feminist methodology and psychoanalysis, and includes themes of colonization and romance.

Emma Goins, “The Quadrinity of God: The Role of Woman Wisdom in Theology”  

This paper works to discuss Woman Wisdom as a divine being and argues that the Biblical text supports a Quadrinity versus a trinity. This will include comparing the descriptions of Woman Wisdom to descriptions of Jesus and other ancient deities to best determine where she should fit, based solely in ancient text. The book of Proverbs clearly lays out a personified female deity, often known as Woman Wisdom. Not only is she described in the book of Proverbs, but it is also written that she was with God during the time of creation. While there are varying scholastic opinions about including her when discussing aspects of God and God's being, I argue that including her is not only biblically accurate, but also crucial for creating an expansive and dynamic religious experience for all people. The goal of this paper will be to determine where Woman Wisdom fits into Biblical theology and develop a Biblically and historically accurate understanding of Woman Wisdom. 

Natalie Turner, “Women’s Independence: The Lasting Relevance of A Doll’s House ”  

Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 tragedy A Doll’s House has stood the test of time for its intriguing and controversial social commentary. Studying Ibsen’s play centers around feminist studies and gender standards in late 19 th century Europe. The play’s ending was viewed as scandalous, and some productions used an alternate ending against Ibsen’s wishes, as studied by Norwegian professor Christian Janss in “When Nora Stayed: More Light on the German Ending.” The play is monumental because the female protagonist continues to represent women’s struggles with domesticity and independence in the modern era. Modern women can still relate to Nora through her struggle to be treated with the same respect as the male characters. Ibsen’s story lives on through the women continuing to be inspired by Nora’s choice to seek independence by abandoning gender roles. 

Skyler White, “Monotony in Musicals” *

This presentation looks at the choreographic process and history of three notable musical theatre director/choreographers: Michael Kidd, Michael Bennett, and Susan Stroman. The project looks at their individual success, how they were given opportunities. Towards the end the project looks at how the entertainment industry, specifically in New York, has a disparity between female and male directors and leaders in the industry and what that means for its future. The conclusion of the project touches on how this problem can be fixed, and what the lack of diversity means at a deeper level. 

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Published April 19, 2024

Hundreds of students from the University of Wyoming and community colleges around the state will showcase the best of research and innovation at UW’s Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day Saturday, April 20.

For over 25 years, Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day has showcased the best of undergraduate research from a variety of disciplines, not only on UW’s campus, but across the Cowboy State. Events include student poster presentations and oral talks showcasing students’ academic efforts, giving friends, family, instructors and the public an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments.  

“This is a day to showcase undergraduate scholarship and innovation from around Wyoming,” says Parag Chitnis, UW’s vice president for research and economic development. “This event reflects UW’s commitment to creating unique research opportunities for students around the state and its institutional support of world-class research across multiple academic disciplines around campus.”

Concurrent oral presentations are planned in UW’s Classroom Building beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding at noon. Poster presentations will take place at the Wyoming Union from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Each student oral presentation is roughly 10 minutes long, with a five-minute question/answer session following. Friends, family members, mentors, colleagues and the public are encouraged to attend.

Topics will include research in agriculture; business; education; engineering; health sciences; biological and physical sciences; mathematical sciences; social sciences; and the arts and humanities.

In preparation for the event, students have had access to workshops and other resources to help them with abstract writing, developing oral presentations, designing posters and additional professional development tools.

Two awards will be given by Phi Beta Kappa. The first category honors a project that showcases excellence in nonvocational, nonprofessional or nontechnical studies. The second award is given to a project that articulates the interfaces between science and the human condition in a nuanced way that shows understanding and not simply consideration. Winners expertly knit together the physical, intellectual, ethical and social interfaces of the project.

Research and inquiry events are sponsored by the UW Research and Economic Development Division; the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences; the Honors College; Wyoming INBRE; the McNair Scholars Program; Phi Beta Kappa; Wyoming EPSCoR-IDeA; the Science Initiative; Student Affairs; Academic Affairs; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources; the College of Health Sciences; and the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium. The event also has been recognized by Gov. Mark Gordon in a proclamation celebrating Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day.

For more information, email the Undergraduate Research Office at [email protected] .

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2023 Research Day at the Capitol

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The 2023 Research Day at the Capitol will be held on Tuesday, March 28, at the State Capitol of Oklahoma. The event was established 28 years ago to showcase the outstanding undergraduate research being conducted at Oklahoma’s colleges and universities in the areas of science (including social science), technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students are nominated by their institutions' leadership to participate in the prestigious event, which is sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (OK EPSCoR), and the National Science Foundation. 

Nominated students present their research to State Legislators and the public in the State Capitol's rotunda during the legislative session. In addition, students’ posters and oral presentations are competitively judged by an independent panel; winners are announced at the conclusion of Research Day, during an awards ceremony at the Capitol.

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Timeline & Activities

• Thursday, December 1, 2022 (11:59 p.m.) Nomination deadline  ( Online submission, including uploaded financial responsibility form and abstract ) 
• Monday, January 9, 2023 (11:59 p.m.) Virtual student informational training session  Video must be viewed by this date Student Participation Mandatory 
• Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (11:59 p.m.) Students’ revised abstracts and lodging requests are due (A ccess the abstract form )
• Monday, March 6, 2023 Online registration closes ( All attendees )
• Monday, March 13, 2023 (11:59 p.m.) Students' poster PDFs are due (Note: A hardcopy poster must also be printed by the student for the judging session and Capitol presentation!)
• Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Research Day at the Capitol: State Capitol, 2nd Floor Rotunda Students arrive and set up posters, 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m., Posters on exhibit, students meet with Legislators & public, 8:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Student Participation Mandatory   ( All registered guests are invited; open to the public )
• Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Awards ceremony State Capitol, Multipurpose Room 100 11:30 a.m. – Noon Student Participation Mandatory ( All registered guests are invited )

Poster Competition and Awards

A panel of EPSCoR-appointed, independent judges will review students' poster presentations from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, at a location TBD in Oklahoma City. Judging will consist of an oral presentation by the student (3 minutes/timed), followed immediately by poster review and Q&A by the judges (5 minutes/timed).

Students will be judged on the following criteria:

• Abstract 
• Scientific presentation (Purpose, hypothesis, background information, results, impact, suggested further study)
• Visual appearance
• Clarity for general audiences
• Relevance of the study

The top student researchers will be awarded the following:

• Grand Prize is a $500 award plus $4,000 summer research internship; $2,500 award to the sponsoring Oklahoma college/university lab to offset expenses of hosting the internship
• First ($500), second ($250), and third ($250) place prizes will be awarded in each of the following two categories: 1) Research Intensive Institutions and 2) Regional, Community and Tribal Colleges

GUEST AND GENERAL PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION

Registered guests are invited to participate in the following activities on March 28, 2023, at the State Capitol:

• Students Exhibit Posters, 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 2nd Floor Rotunda, State Capitol Building
• Awards Ceremony, 11:30 a.m. to Noon, 1st Floor Multi-purpose Room #100, State Capitol Building

Online registration is closed; walk-in registration will be available at the EPSCoR booth on the 2nd-floor rotunda on 3/28/2023. 

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Information coming soon!  

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Contact Gina Miller, Outreach Coordinator, at  [email protected]  or 405.744.9964  

Pictured above: Bryce Sanchez  (right) , a 2022 first-place Research Day at the Capitol winner from Rogers State University, receives his award from Chancellor Allison Garrett (left) at the Oklahoma State Capitol. 

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DREAMS Week Spring 2024: Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Works

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Support Johns Hopkins undergraduates by visiting the weeklong DREAMS (Day of Undergraduate Research in Engineering, Arts, Medicine, and the Sciences) online, sponsored by the Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research (HOUR) . This week, please take a few minutes to explore and support the research, scholarly, and creative endeavors of Johns Hopkins's dedicated and hard-working undergraduates. Visit online, ask questions, leave comments. Your engagement means so much.

DREAMS Week runs April 15 to April 19: Visit all the presentations online at your convenience or drop in to the live (virtual) presentations, every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Three reasons to visit DREAMS Spring 2024:

• Access is free, quick, and easy: One-click, super-quick, spam-free registration (required) allows you to view all presentations at any time, leave questions and comments, and attend live (virtual) presentations.
• Johns Hopkins's students and their mentors need you: Show your support of Johns Hopkins undergraduates by visiting DREAMS and engaging with at least one presenter or project of interest. Your questions and comments are key to students knowing that their work has been seen and appreciated.
• You will learn something: The range of projects on display are breathtaking in scope and the presentations are designed to be accessible from novice to expert.

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WGSS to host annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is proud to announce the 2024 WGSS Undergraduate Research Day. Join us on Wednesday May 1 from 12-2 pm in Susquehanna Hall to learn more about undergraduate student research and internships. For more information on the event and to RSVP, check out the event linked below. 

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Undergraduate Research Key to Finding Future Career Interests

For many undergraduate students in the School of Engineering, research is an integral part of their time as Flyers. Many students choose to work alongside faculty researchers on their personal projects or even research sponsored by national organizations and the military. 

Two students currently conducting research with associate professor Dr. Brad Ratliff in his Applied Sensing Lab have found a future career interest in research thanks to the experience. 

Michael Taylor

Senior electrical engineering student Michael Taylor just started research work with Dr. Ratliff this semester, but he’s already secured a paid graduate assistantship in the Applied Sensing Lab. 

Taylor, from Fairborn, is eager to continue studying for his master’s degree in electrical engineering at UD while also learning more about image and signal processing.

“I found out about Dr. Ratliff’s lab after I mentioned to a friend who was working with him that I was interested in image and signal processing,” Taylor said. “I emailed Dr. Ratliff then met with him and he took me right in. It never occurred to me that finding research opportunities would be that easy.”

Taylor will be working on an Army sponsored project that utilizes object detection. Right now, he’s mainly learning more about the field before he starts working with hands-on applications this summer.

“With research, I like that I kind of can guide it myself,” Taylor said. “I can say, ‘This is something I'm interested in’, and then go do it. I don't feel limited.”

Allison Schafer

For Allison Schafer, an electrical engineering student from Beavercreek, Ohio, UD, electrical engineering — and even research — is a family affair. 

Her brother and father are also electrical engineers, her siblings are Flyers and now she is working in Dr. Brad Ratliff’s lab alongside her brother, Austin, who introduced her to Dr. Ratliff during her freshman year and now continues research as a graduate student.

“The research that I am working on has to do with machine learning and image processing,” Schafer said. “My brother and I are taking scans of a parking lot scene Dr. Ratliff made, and we are trying to teach the software to be able to decipher between what in the scan is a car, and what is not.”

Schafer enjoys her research because it provides her an opportunity to learn more about electrical engineering outside of her classes.

“As an undergrad, we have to take some classes that we may not be interested in,” Schafer said. “Doing this research really just helps guide you on the right path with what elective classes you may want to take here, and sparked my interest to learn more and take certain classes dealing with image and signal processing.”

After graduation, Schafer is looking forward to continuing into a master’s program and a career in research.

“I very much enjoy the research aspect of this job because I enjoy furthering my knowledge every day with what I do,” Schafer said.

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Showcase to spotlight undergraduate research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2024) — Next week, more than 450 UK undergraduates will converge for the 18th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars . The Showcase empowers undergraduates to share their discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and public.

The Showcase on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom, features 450 students and 373 presentations representing 94 disciplines and 17 colleges.

Each spring, the Showcase brings together undergraduates from all disciplines, their faculty mentors and members of the community. At UK, undergraduate research is central to creating a well-rounded student experience. Research and applied professional experiences further achievements and outcomes for both students and faculty and strengthen the university as a whole.

“The Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars presents a distinct opportunity for students to share the results of their research efforts to the broader UK community, a community that is driven to seek out knowledge,” said Chad Risko, faculty director of the Office of Undergraduate Research . “The Showcase also presents the chance for students, and faculty and staff alike, to learn more about the large and diverse range of research that takes place across campus and see firsthand the fantastic research outcomes of their peers.”

Students have the opportunity to present their work through oral sessions, posters, exhibits or performances and learn from each other about a broad range of exciting research topics. It not only provides a learning experience for the participants, but for the attendees as well, who gain more knowledge about the world around them, as well as the depth of undergraduate involvement in research at UK.

“The Showcase is a perfect way to become comfortable talking about your research, especially if you are new to presenting, because it offers a more relaxed environment,” said Kaitlyn Brock, junior neuroscience and psychology major in the College of Arts and Sciences. “I had an amazing experience meeting researchers outside of my discipline and learning about the cool projects they were working on.”

During the award ceremony, four outstanding faculty mentors will be recognized. The student-nominated award is presented to UK research faculty mentors for their commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers, providing exceptional experiences for students and supporting undergraduate research initiatives on campus. This year, a record number of 53 faculty members were nominated, representing 31 disciplines and 10 colleges. View this year’s nominees here .

The Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars is open to the public. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. View the schedule of events and student presentation information here .

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In 2022, UK was ranked by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for New Grads” and named a “Diversity Champion” by INSIGHT into Diversity, a testament to our commitment to advance Kentucky and create a community of belonging for everyone. While our mission looks different in many ways than it did in 1865, the vision of service to our Commonwealth and the world remains the same. We are the University for Kentucky.   

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