PhD student Jessica Pempek gave an oral presentation of her research at the Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum Friday, February 21, and was awarded second place in the college. The forum was held at the Union and included oral and poster presentations. Ms. Pempek's graduate advisor is Dr. Maurice Eastridge, Professor, Department of Animal Sciences.
The Hayes Graduate Research Forum is sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students, Graduate School, and Office of Research, and it showcases the innovative research being conducted by Ohio State graduate students. Approximately 140 graduate students presented their research as oral or poster presentations.