Students showcase research during Central Penn’s 11th Annual Research Exhibition
Story and photos by Margaret Schachte
Special to the Knightly News
Central Penn College students showcased their academic research and professional interests during the college’s 11th Annual Research Exhibition, held June 3.
The annual event featured student-created research posters and handouts highlighting projects from a variety of academic disciplines. A total of 19 teams participated in person, while an additional 23 teams competed online.
The exhibition provides students with an opportunity to conduct research, present their findings and engage with members of the college community. The event also encourages students to explore topics related to their fields of study while developing professional communication and presentation skills.
Projects were judged in both science and humanities categories, with awards presented to the top entries in each division.
In the science category, first place was awarded to Elizabeth Widensky, Leslie Sieg and Aaron Rice for their project, “Human Body or Beer Keg? The Science Behind Internal Fermentation.” Second place went to Rosana Garcia, Melanie Rutt and Katelynd Shearer for “Bursts of Aerobic Exercise and Short-term Memory.” Logan Follmer earned third place for “Do Fidget Spinners Improve Sustained Attention During Structured Learning in Children with ADHD?”
In the humanities category, Roniel Morel received first place for “Challenger Baseball.” Zachary Weaber earned second place for “Food Service,” while Emily Graff placed third for “Service Dogs.”
The Audience Favorite Award was presented to Megan Miller for “Superbug: Antibiotic Resistant.”
Organizers praised the students for their enthusiasm and dedication throughout the exhibition, noting the quality of the research presented and the passion participants demonstrated for their chosen topics. The event continues to serve as an opportunity for students to share their work with others while celebrating academic achievement across a variety of disciplines.
