By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Can social media cause depression? How does the Nebraska corn harvest impact the whitetail deer population? What prevents people from getting a flu shot? Will club volleyball participation land athletes a collegiate scholarship? Undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney answered those questions and a whole lot more Wednesday during the 20th annual Student Research Day on campus. The event, held in the … [Read more...]
Student Research Day includes oral presentations, poster session
Alumna Megan Dethlefsen is featured speaker By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Alumna Dr. Megan Dethlefsen is the featured speaker at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s annual Student Research Day. A pharmacist and clinical coordinator for pharmacy services at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Dethlefsen will present at noon Wednesday (April 15) in the Ponderosa Room inside UNK’s student union. The talk and luncheon is a private event by invitation … [Read more...]
Students earn awards for independent research, creative projects
Faculty Mentor Awards given to five By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students earned awards for independent research and creative projects at Student Research Day. About 130 students from all disciplines presented their scholarly and creative projects during Student Research Day on April 10. Nearly 80 students presented posters featuring their projects. Others gave oral presentations, musical performances or presented art exhibitions. Faculty … [Read more...]
Student Research Day features 130 student projects
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney student Parth Chaudhari, a senior biology major, was sure that he would pursue a career in medicine. But after spending a summer researching the microbial diversity in high alkaline lakes in the Sandhills, Chaudhari is hooked on research and considering it as a career possibility. “If you get a chance to do student research, go for it. It’s a great experience,” said Chaudhari of Gujarat, India. “Research … [Read more...]
