APSU research symposium to showcase student excellence April 3
By: Colby Wilson March 27, 2024
Students from APSU鈥檚 College of STEM have multiple opportunities to publicly present their research throughout the year. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Office of Student Research and Innovation (OSRI), in partnership with the Department of Chemistry Department, has announced this year鈥檚 Annual Student Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium.
This event, a highlight of the academic calendar, is dedicated to showcasing the innovative and groundbreaking research conducted by students at Austin Peay.
Event Details:
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Date: Wednesday, April 3; posters will be displayed to the public from 2-4 p.m., with oral presentations scheduled based on student availability.
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Location: Morgan University Center (MUC)
Students participating in the symposium can present their research findings in poster format or through oral presentations. The event features a public-facing poster session in the MUC Ballroom from 2-4 p.m., welcoming the Austin Peay community and the general public to engage with the students鈥 research projects.
Dr. Lisa Sullivan, chair of the Department of Chemistry, founded the event and has partnered with OSRI for the last two years to expand its influence and reach on Austin Peay鈥檚 campus.
鈥淲e are thrilled to provide a platform for our students to share their research accomplishments with the community,鈥 said Kelly Pitts, assistant director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. 鈥淢any of our presenters have already showcased their work at local and regional conferences, further solidifying Austin Peay鈥檚 reputation as a hub of academic excellence.鈥
The symposium is a culmination of the students' hard work and dedication in their respective fields, with several participants having represented the Austin Peay College of STEM at the esteemed Posters at the Capitol session in Nashville in February.