Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo, April 11

From Compass

More than 850 undergraduate and graduate students will gather at Ohio University’s annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo to showcase their work on April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Convocation Center.

Free pizza and beverages are offered till 1 p.m.

“It is time again to showcase the incredible accomplishments of our student researchers across Ohio University,” said Dr. Chaden Djalali, Executive Vice President and Provost. “On Thursday, April 11, join me and President Nellis at the annual Student Expo, where you will see firsthand how our undergraduate, graduate, and medical students contribute to OHIO’s research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.

“Did you know that thousands of OHIO students participate in these activities each year to help advance new knowledge, develop innovations, provide social commentary, and create artistic works, all for the benefit of society? Under the direction and mentorship of our dedicated faculty, OHIO students gain a deeper understanding of their academic disciplines and immerse themselves in hands-on experiences that help prepare them for their future careers. OHIO students make a difference!”

The 2019 event will feature topics such as:

• Assessing the University’s initiative, Bobcats Helping Bobcats, to help students overcome food insecurity
• Using 3-D printing with clay to create art
• Learning how to design the most attractive wasp trap
• Examining the potential role of climate and humans on the megafauna extinction of North America in the late Pleistocene
• Exploring the benefits of gardening for the elderly
• Measuring noise exposure and assessing hearing risk for the Marching 110 band members
• Examining lake water for toxic algal strains
• Estimating bobcat population density
• Creating new coal plastic composites for composite decking materials
• Looking inside the costume design process for Ohio University’s production of Romeo and Juliet

“All are welcome! The university community and general public are invited to find out how Ohio University students are learning beyond the walls of the classroom and contributing new ideas to our world,” said Djalali.