Each student’s work highlighted the academic rigor and passion for research fostered at Catawba. Michaela Lantz’s poster, “Investigating the Biphasic Activity of Ferulic Acid in Ovarian Cancer,” was awarded the prestigious Best Poster Presentation at the conference. Judges praised Michaela for her comprehensive understanding of a complex topic and skillfully communicating her research to specialists and those less familiar with the field.
The students presented the following research:
Poster Presentations:
- Michaela Lantz – Investigating the Biphasic Activity of Ferulic Acid in Ovarian Cancer
- Reagan Brown – The Letter of Navigating the Complexities of Public Administration
Oral Presentations:
- Hestia Beltran Bamaca – The Satanic Panic and the Battle of Media Censorship
- Laurel Keasler – Making Waves: Exploring the Discourse Community of Swimming
- Abby Hilton – Progressive Institutional Change: Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
The keynote address at the conference was given by esteemed author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, whose work Even As We Breathe has gained national recognition.
Photo Left to right: Hestia Beltran Bamaca, Reagan Brown, Laurel Keasler, Michaela Lantz, Abby Hilton
