The Student Research and Creativity Conference at Greater Allegheny

Overview:

Penn State Greater Allegheny holds two Student Research & Creativity Conferences in which all students are invited to present their research projects and creative accomplishments. These conferences are sponsored by Teaching International & the Honors Program. Students work closely with faculty advisors to develop their projects. Most projects are presented in poster format, but other formats may be used. Faculty judges and attendees vote on projects for awards in one or a combination of these categories: Honors, Teaching International, Creativity, Library Literacy, Racial Equity, STEM, Sustainability, and Audience Appreciation.  

Please note that all Honors Options require a poster or video unless the student is a freshman or sophomore taking a 400-level course. 

 

Spring 2022 - Research and Creativity Conference 

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Spring 2022 Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference at Greater Allegheny:

Audience Choice Awards:

First prize:

Elijah Akinade & Neila Raveen,  “Immunohistochemical labelling of the nervous system of the tardigrade, H. exemplaris”

Honors Awards:

First prize:

Caitlin Grabowski, “The Hunter and the Hunted” 

Second prize:

Ethan Galley, “Survey: GA Undergraduate Social & Personality Factors” 

Library Undergraduate Research Awards:

First prize:

Elijah Akinade & Neila Raveen,  “Immunohistochemical labelling of the nervous system of the tardigrade, H. exemplaris”

Second prize:

Kourtney Kelly, “Pre-term birth in African American women associated with the disruption of the microbiome” 

Honorable Mentions:

Korrine McCutcheon,  “What is Celiac Disease: Treatment, Symptoms, and Effects” 

James Frankel, “Let’s Ditch the fear of Nuclear Power for the Sake of the Environment” 

Racial Equity Award:

First prize:

Kourtney Kelly, “Pre-term birth in African American women associated with the disruption of the microbiome” 

STEM Awards:

First prize:

Nicholas Boyer, “Evolution of Hybrid Energy systems in Texas” 

Second prize:

Austin Livsey, “Calculating Stress and Strain using a Strain Gauge” 

Teaching International Award:

First prize:

Stalin Oaks, “Movement in Southern Vietnam”