The event culminated with the presentation of four $500 scholarships to the Excellence in Student Research Winners. They are:

Best Presentation: Eva Agcaoili, “From Polarization to Proximity: The Importance of Local Community in American Democracy.”

Best Creative Works: Jyoti Chhetri “Smart Mirror.”

Best Poster: Miranda Wilson, Gia Parisi, Hannah Their and Marcela Ferreiro “Caffeine Can be Killer: The Dangers of Energy.”

Best Graduate Research: Jim McMeachin “An Ongoing Analysis of Psychological Theory as Depicted in Marvel.”

“The Symposium was incredible,” said President Joe Parisi. “It was the biggest and best ever. Kudos to all of our students who worked so hard to prepare. And I can’t say enough about the staff and volunteers who made it happen.”

Tru Naumovitz earned the People’s Choice Award for “Disability Advocacy” Where Can We Go From Here.”

Second place finishes:

In Best Poster, Julia Brown for “The Causes, Pathogenesis and Prevention of Meningitius.

In Best Presentation, Shelby Welling for Hepatitis.

In Best Creative Work: Sopie Cott for “I Want to Go Home.”

In Best Graduate Research Work: Alena Blachowski for “Victory.”

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“This is such an exciting time on campus,” said Jen Livengood, Associate Professor of Psychology and co-chair of the Student Research Symposium Committee. “The students are buzzing with energy and anticipation to share the work that they’ve been creating all semester. We’re so thankful for the support that our campus community always shows them at the symposium!”

The four top student presenters will receive $500 scholarships, a tradition established last year by President Joe Parisi.

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the School of Business and Technology, the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Education, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the School of Science and Agriculture, the MVC Libraries, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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The symposium committee encourages submissions of oral presentations, posters, graduate presentations, and creative works of both performance and visual art. The top presenters in each category will receive Excellence in Student Research Awards. A title and abstract (150-200 words) of the student’s poster, presentation or performance must be submitted by midnight on November 3.

“As a student, Missouri Valley College’s Research Symposium allows me to apply what I have learned to real-world research experiences, which enhances my academic and personal growth,” said Axel Garcia, senior history and psychology major. “It is a great opportunity to share my knowledge, work professionally, and prepare for the future.”

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the School of Business and Technology, the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Education & Social Sciences, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the School of Science and Agriculture, the MVC Libraries, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Visit the Research Symposium website, Research Symposium social media accounts, or email co-chairs Dr. Schmidt (schmidtc@moval.edu) or Jen Livengood (livengoodj@moval.edu) for more information.

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More than 175 students presented May 5 at Missouri Valley College’s Spring Student Research Symposium, setting a record for participation. The symposium, now in its 8^th year, featured academic, creative and professional student work.

The event culminates with the presentation of four $500 scholarships to the Excellence in Student Research Winners. They are:

Best Poster: Makayla Casjens for “Synthesis and Evaluation of Plant-Derived Growth Promoters as Antibiotic Alternatives in Livestock Feed”

 Best Presentation: Estefano Delgado for “Microhabitat Selection of Snakes in Marshall Junction Conservation Area, Saline County”

Best Creative Works: Maria Greidner for “Performance of Distinction in Debate: Slam Poetry

Best Graduate Research: Dajah Robinson for “Balancing the Burden”

“The Symposium was incredible,” said President Joe Parisi. “Kudos to all of our students who worked so hard to prepare. And I can’t say enough about the staff and volunteers who made it happen.”

Jyoiti Chhertri received the People’s Choice Award for “A website for Time Management and Productivity.”

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“This is such an exciting time on campus,” said Jen Livengood, Associate Professor of Psychology and co-chair of the Student Research Symposium Committee. “The students are buzzing with energy and anticipation to share the work that they’ve been creating all semester. We’re so thankful for the support that our campus community always shows them at the symposium!”

The four top student presenters will receive $500 scholarships, a tradition established by President Joe Parisi.

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the School of Business and Technology, the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Education, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the School of Science and Agriculture, the MVC Libraries, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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More than 170 students presented Monday at Missouri Valley College’s Fall 2024 Student Research Symposium, setting a record for participation. The symposium, now in its 8

The event culminated with the presentation of four $500 scholarships to the Excellence in Student Research Winners. They are:

Best Presentation: Sidni Hunter “Spatial Changes in the Community Composition and Diversity of Fishes in the Salt Fork Creek”

Best Creative Work: Lucinda Lombard for “echoes of Movement”

Best Poster: Brooklin Rose “The Impact Bacterial Vaginosis has on Women’s Health”

Best Graduate Research: Glenda Gallardo-Menendez for “Beyond Talk: Addressing Trauma with Integrative Techniques”

“The Symposium was incredible,” said President Joe Parisi. “Kudos to all of our students who worked so hard to prepare. And I can’t say enough about the staff and volunteers who made it happen.”

Ona Bartolome Areny received the People’s Choice Award for “To What Extent Does the Current Extreme-Right in Europe Have Direct Impact on the Liberal Democracies of Italy, Germany, and Spain?”

Honorable Mentions:

In Best Poster, Lucia Valdivia Escabia for “Leadership in Transition: New Models for a Changing Society” and Giavanna Parisi for Strangles in Horses: What We Need to Know”

In Best Presentation, Alexx-Torres Gonzalez for “Anti-Monogamy & Human Possibilities of Love” and Estafano Del Aguila Delgado for “Microhabitat Selection of Snakes in Marshall Junction Conservation Area, Saline County”

In Best Creative Work: Maria Greider for “Performance of Distinction in Debate: Poetry Interpretation” and Carla Medina for “Silent Frail:

In Best Graduate Research Work: Iris Cruz for “Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Generalized Anxiety Disorder” and Whitney Leadbetter for “Hidden Woulds: The Impact and Healing Pathways for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors”

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“This is such an exciting time on campus,” said Jen Livengood, Associate Professor of Psychology and co-chair of the Student Research Symposium Committee. “The students are buzzing with energy and anticipation to share the work that they’ve been creating all semester. We’re so thankful for the support that our campus community always shows them at the symposium!”

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the Division of Business, the Division of Communications, Humanities and Human Services, the Division of Education, the Division of Fine Arts, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the Division on Math and Sciences, MVC Libraries, the School of Nursing, the Division of Social Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences.

Visit moval.edu for more information on the Missouri Valley College Student Research Symposium.

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“The spring symposium was particularly exciting,” said Dr. Claire Schmidt, associate professor of English. “Not only was it the biggest ever, but the quality was exceptional and we had a beautiful new art showcase. It’s so inspiring to see so much collaboration between students and faculty!”

Several students earned awards this semester:

Best poster went to Julio Otto Marge Eichemberger for “Excessive Smartphone Use & Mental Health Among College Students”. Best creative work was presented to Lindsey Curtis for “Descent from Eden: Female Trauma and Healing”. There was a tie for best presentation between Sidni Hunter’s two presentations “Incels: The Internet’s Newest Form of Terrorism” and “The Kantian Dilemma – How a Hierarchy of Rationality Limits Understandings of Morality”.

Ana Arroyo Carriedo was the winner of the Loren Gruber Endowed Honors Thesis Award for “Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of Drosero binata and Nicotiana tabacum Using GFP Gene.”

The Purple Patch Editor’s Choice awards included: Alyandina Bushe for nonfiction with “The Real Hawaii”; Harrison Boynton for fiction with “Those Who Call”; Cuauhtemoc (Temo) Olvera for poetry with “Biscuits and Gravy 1”; and Chane Higgo for visual art with “The Wonder Dog.”

The winner of the best graduate presentation was Valentina Cardoso Rodriguez for her graduate capstone project “Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with An Abuse Survivor.” The People’s Choice Award went to McKenna Beeler for “Emotional Intelligence’s Relationship to Burnout Among Collegiate Athlete’s Participating in Team Sports.”

Honorable mentions for poster went to Sade Wright for “Music Preference Study,” Matias Marquiera for “How Does Cannabis Affect College Students” and Olivia Martin for “The Iowa Gambling Task.”

Honorable mentions for creative work went to Jenasyn Baker for “Mary Wigman – Modern Dance II Project” and Kristin Boynton for her chapter reading from A Reason to Kill.

Honorable mentions for presentation went to Seth Carter for “Positive and Negative Queer Representations: An Analysis of South Park” Vitor Furiati for “Business Analysis – Volleyball Club” and Camden Phillips for “Weaponitis: Modern Strains of an Age-Old Disease.”

Pamela Zuluaga received an honorable mention for her graduate capstone project: “Person-Centered Therapy When Questioning Gender Identity.”

And in the People’s Choice category, honorable mentions went to Beni Kabongo for “Belight” and Dahah Robinson for “Stigmatization of Medical Cannabis.”

 The Fall 2023 Student Research Symposium is set for December 4. More information will follow. To learn more about the Missouri Valley College Student Research Symposium, visit moval.edu.

 The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the Office of Student Activities, the Division of Business, the Division of Communications, Humanities and Human Services, the Division of Education, the Division of Fine Arts, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the Division on Math and Sciences, MVC Libraries, the School of Nursing, the Division of Social Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences.

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More than 100 MVC students across all academic majors will present at the bi-annual event which provides a platform for students to showcase academic, creative and professional work.

“The spring Symposium is always extra exciting because we have so many graduating seniors who present their senior thesis research or capstone projects,” said Claire Schmidt, co-chair of the Student Research Symposium. “Getting to see four years of growth and practice come to fruition is a great experience for faculty, as well as for our student presenters and audience members.”

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the Division of Business, the Division of Communications, Humanities and Human Services, the Division of Education, the Division of Fine Arts, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the Division on Math and Sciences, MVC Libraries, the School of Nursing, the Division of Social Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences.

Visit the Research Symposium website or email co-chairs Dr. Claire Schmidt (schmidtc@moval.edu) or Jen Livengood (livengoodj@moval.edu) for more information.

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MVC students across all academic majors are encouraged to present at the bi-annual event which provides a platform for students to showcase academic, creative and professional work. Presenters must submit their proposals by March 31. 

“The spring Symposium is always extra exciting because we have so many graduating seniors who present their senior thesis research or capstone projects,” said Claire Schmidt, co-chair of the Student Research Symposium. “Getting to see four years of growth and practice come to fruition is a great experience for faculty, as well as for our student presenters and audience members.”

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the Division of Business, the Division of Communications, Humanities and Human Services, the Division of Education, the Division of Fine Arts, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the Division on Math and Sciences, MVC Libraries, the School of Nursing, the Division of Social Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences.

Visit the Research Symposium website or email Co-Chairs Dr. Schmidt (schmidtc@moval.edu) or Jen Livengood (livengoodj@moval.edu) for more information. 

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“The 2022 Fall Research Symposium was particularly good,” said David Bowers, MVC instructor and SRS committee member. “I think students’ grappling with difficult questions about our world are important. This year, I was fortunate enough to see students talking about some really interesting social issues, and presenting well thought-out solutions to those problems. It gives me a lot of hope that when the student population at Valley graduates and joins the world outside of academics they’re going to work to make the world a better place.”

Fall 2022 Student Research Symposium award winners included:

Creative Works Winner Kristina K C: “In My Universe Poetry Podcast;” Creative Works Honorable Mentions Shu’Ron Thompson: “Let’s talk about Sex” film documentary, Harrison Boynton: An excerpt from Returning of the Lost and Kristin Boynton: Chapter Reading from A Reason to Kill.

Presentation Winner Izak Johnson: “Distribution of Darters (Percidae) in the Salt Fork Creek, Saline County, Missouri;” Presentation Honorable Mentions Eva Agcailoli and Camden Philips: “Our Role as Political Subjects,” Sidni Hunter: “Imperialist Propaganda and the Central Intelligence Agency’s use of Neoliberal Rebranding,” Dajah Robinson: “Let’sTalk About Sex WORK.”

Poster Winner Taylor Curry: “Bubonic Plague;” Poster Honorable Mentions Lorena Piaggi: “College students have more risks in suffering mental health problems,” Mackenzie Murphree (Graduate student): “Five Lessons learned from Dr. Perry and Oprah” and Addie Mejia: “Toxoplasmosis.”

“I was really impressed by the number of students who showed up to each session and the number of presenters who participated,” said Harley Hagenhoff, MVC education major and student representative on the SRS committee. “Overall, I think this year’s symposium was a huge success for all of us!”

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the Division of Business, the Division of Communications, Humanities and Human Services, the Division of Education, the Division of Fine Arts, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the Division on Math and Sciences, MVC Libraries, the School of Nursing, the Division of Social Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences.

The spring 2023 Student Research Symposium is set for May 1. More information will follow

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“Our students continue to up their game at the symposium, and we are here for it,” Jennifer Livengood, symposium co-chair. “The growth and progress shown in the presented work and in the students themselves sparks such pride and joy in our college community. We’re thrilled to continue this opportunity for development in our student body and look forward to following this symposium with another strong showing in May!”

Senior Biology major Zachary Baker won the Excellence in Student Research Award for Best Presentation for his research project, “How Nutrient Over-enrichment from Agricultural Practices Affects the Distribution and Composition of Fishes in Salt Fork Creek.” Camden Phillips won the Excellence in Student Research Award for Best Poster for his study, “Solar Blockchain: Hashing Out Clean Energy.” Cuauhtémoc Olvera won the Excellence in Student Research Award for Best Creative Work for his artwork, “Hooray for Teacher Day.”  

“I think this is good for students so they see that their work is important and that they’re not the only ones interested in those topics. It’s necessary; why not make use of the work and showcase it and be proud of it,” said junior Tyesha Rhodes. 

The Best Documentary Film went to Austin Bohlen, for his documentary Jim: The Wonder Dog. Biology Major Jamyce Marshall won the People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by attendees, for her project “Ozone Depletion.” 

The Student Research Symposium is sponsored by the Missouri Valley College Office of Academic Affairs, the MVC Office of the President, Alpha Chi, the Division of Business, the Division of Communications, Humanities and Human Services, the Division of Education, the Division of Fine Arts, the MVC Honors Program, the MACC Program, the Division on Math and Sciences, MVC Libraries, the School of Nursing, the Division of Social Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences.

The Spring 2022 Student Research Symposium is set for May 2. More information will follow.

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