The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) hosted the second annual CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, from 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm in the Agricultural Administration Auditorium. Twenty-one undergraduate student researchers from CFAES and the School of Natural Resources shared their research in a poster presentation format with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Projects were grouped into four categories as follows: 1) Animal Sciences, 2) Food Science, 3) Plant Science, and 4) Social Science. Ten faculty judges provided their expertise and research insight, evaluating and ranking the presentations in each category. During a luncheon, Dr. Jim Kinder spoke to participants, judges, and advisors, focusing on the influences and benefits of undergraduates participating in research.
In addition to the luncheon, all participants received a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble for their efforts Prizes were also awarded to the top-ranked researchers in each category (1st $125, 2nd $100, 3rd $75, Honorable mention $50).
Please join the College in congratulating the following winners:
Animal Sciences
1st Ryan Ceddia, Senior, Animal Sciences
2nd James White, Senior, Animal Sciences
3rd Dan Poole, Sophomore, Chemistry & Math
Honorable mention Stacey Moritz, Junior, Animal Sciences
Food Science
1st Rachel Kopec, Junior, Pharmacy & Business Finance
2nd Kerri Little, Senior, Animal Sciences
Honorable mention Amanda Shumaker, Junior, Psychology
Plant Science
1st Nathan Goodell, Senior, Animal Sciences
Social Science
1st Crystal Newcomer, Senior, Wildlife Management
2nd Carl Norden, Senior, Ag Business & Applied Economics
Other participants in the research forum included: Elizabeth Chirlin, Jeremy Cohen, Lauren Fiala, Rachel Howdyshell, Angela Kohut, Chitra Kusnadi, Andy Nichols, Cara Norvell, Maureen OBrien, and Heath Williams.
Thanks to everyone who made this a successful event. Congratulations to all of our participants, they all worked very hard in preparing their posters and research. Hope you all join us again next year!