April 8, 2024
Tallahassee Community College is proud to have hosted its fifth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium this past Wednesday, March 27. The event served as an opportunity for students and faculty members to collaborate on research initiatives and creative endeavors, showcasing a wide range of projects, from scientific research to visual art. Participants presented their findings to members of the Undergraduate Research Council and shared their projects throughout the day with oral presentations, thesis presentations, poster sessions, and visual arts and performing arts sessions.
“Over the past five years, the College’s Undergraduate Research Symposium has become a highly anticipated annual event, celebrating students’ scholarly and creative achievements,” said Dr. Daniel Beugnet, the Chair of the Undergraduate Research Council. “Record levels of participation this year have underscored the effectiveness of undergraduate research in student success and engagement. The Symposium’s goals align with the College’s priority of investing in data-informed teaching and learning techniques, which also has contributed to our record-high graduation rates.”
A distinguished panel of interdisciplinary judges evaluated the submissions and selected the most exemplary works to be presented at the National Council for Undergraduate Research Conference. Additionally, prize money is awarded to students, recognizing outstanding achievements across all categories and further inspiring TCC students to pursue excellence in their academics.
The Symposium is made possible with support from the College as well as the TCC Foundation through a College Innovation Fund grant. Publix also sponsored the event for the first time this year, contributing refreshments for the closing reception and awards ceremony.
Winners for each category are:
Oral Presentations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
First Place: Sally Clavell and Kara Lane-Lightfoot
Second Place: Juli Balkom and Hannah Lee
Third Place: Jeniya Harrison
Oral Presentations in Social Sciences and Humanities
First Place: Grace Horner
Second Place: Alayna Montague
Third Place: Davisha Hardy
Three-Minute Thesis in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
First Place: Jonathan Norton
Second Place: Edward Romero
Third Place: Leila Kouanda
Three-Minute Thesis in Social Sciences and Humanities
First Place: Reanna Byrd
Second Place: Ryan Henry
Third Place: Walter Culley
Posters in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
First Place: Yann Nassa
Second Place: Maggie Tterlikkis
Third Place: Kamden Hatten
Posters in Social Sciences and Humanities
First Place: Destinee Britto
Second Place: Joel Matthews
Third Place: Quentin Stevens
Visual Arts
First Place: John Bump
Second Place: Eliana Alger
Third Place: Audrey Harlacher
Performing Arts
First Place: Elizabeth Blair
Second Place: Janelle Dixon
Best Paper
Michele Fulbright