FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications (304) 696-7153
 

Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol abstracts due Oct. 17

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University students interested in submitting abstracts of their research to be considered for display at the 6^th annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston on March 12, 2009 have until Friday, Oct. 17 to do so.

The Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Steering Committee is calling for students to submit an abstract of their research that represents any of the following 26 disciplines:

African Studies, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Criminal Justice, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science/Information Technology, English, Foreign Language, Forensic Science, Geography, Geosciences, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Physics/Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology/Social Work and Women’s Studies.

The 5^th annual Research Day last January attracted 100 students from 13 West Virginia colleges and universities. Eighteen Marshall students participated. During Research Day, students present their discoveries in poster format and talk to legislators about their findings. The projects are original research and the posters are designed for a general audience.

Dr. Michael Castellani, chair of Marshall’s chemistry department and co-chair of the Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Steering Committee, said the event helps members of the Legislature understand the importance of undergraduate research and encourages any students who are interested in participating to apply.

“It’s a great way for students to participate in the democratic process and involves their education at the same time,” Castellani said.

For information on how to submit abstracts, students may visit www.marshall.edu/urdc, or contact Castellani at (304) 696-6486.

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