Undergrads Present Final Research Posters For National Science Foundation
The departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Psychology from the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences are sponsoring a Final Research Poster Presentation session by students participating in the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU). Approximately 30 students from the three programs will present on Sensory Ecology (from Biological Sciences), Chemistry and Complex Psychology Systems on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Tangeman University Center atrium.
Light refreshments will be served. Best poster honors will be awarded at 3:15 p.m.
The National Science Foundation has provided support for a highly qualified group of top STEM students from all over the United States to spend 10 weeks working on research projects with faculty mentors at UC. In addition, students have been provided opportunities to learn about research and professional development as well as engage in some organized group social activities, including trips to see the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Zoo.
For more information on the presentations contact the following faculty:
- Biology George Uetz (george.uetz@uc.edu) or Ken Petren (ken.petren@uc.edu)
- Chemistry Anna Gudmundsdottir (anna.gudmundsdottir@gmail.com) or Bruce Ault (bruce.ault@uc.edu)
- Psychology Heidi Kloos (kloosa@ucmail.uc.edu) or Rachel Kallen (kallenrl@ucmail.uc.edu)
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