{"id":27907,"date":"2025-03-28T10:13:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T14:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=27907"},"modified":"2025-04-08T10:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T14:54:14","slug":"marshall-students-to-bring-research-and-creativity-to-life-at-annual-research-and-creativity-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2025\/03\/marshall-students-to-bring-research-and-creativity-to-life-at-annual-research-and-creativity-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshall students to bring research and creativity to life at annual research and creativity symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Marshall University will host its university-wide Student Research and Creativity Symposium Wednesday and Thursday, April 2-3, to honor and showcase the research and creative work of both undergraduate and graduate students.<\/p>\n<p>The event, which is free and open to the public, provides students from a wide array of disciplines with a platform to present their achievements and contributions to the university community and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The event\u2019s opening presentation is at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation\u2019s Encova Auditorium with guest speaker Dr. Moshe Szyf.<\/p>\n<p>Szyf is a retired professor of pharmacology and therapeutics at McGill University in Toronto, Fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Experience-based Brain and Biological Development program, and the Canadian Academy of Health Science, among other prestigious organizations. His talk, \u201cHow does the social environment talk to our genes,\u201d will focus on the evolving field of epigenetics and how external factors like stress, nutrition and social experiences can influence gene expression and behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are truly privileged and excited to welcome Dr. Szyf to Marshall for this prestigious symposium,\u201d said Dr. Philippe Georgel, director of Marshall\u2019s Office of Undergraduate Research. \u201cHe is a leading authority in his field, and we are eager to hear his insights and expertise. His groundbreaking research will undoubtedly inspire and elevate the academic community here at Marshall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Georgel said more than 100 students will participate in the symposium with works of research. Faculty mentors and academic professionals will be present to provide feedback and engage with students about their projects. Community members are encouraged to attend the free event and engage with students and faculty as well. The event promotes interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation, emphasizing Marshall University\u2019s commitment to research, creativity and experiential learning.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Student Research and Creativity Symposium, including a schedule of events, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/student-research\/student-research-and-creativity-symposium\/\">https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/student-research\/student-research-and-creativity-symposium\/<\/a> or contact Georgel at georgel@marshall.edu.<\/p>\n<p>Media are welcome to cover Szyf\u2019s presentation, as well as the student poster and oral presentations on April 3.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marshall University will host its university-wide Student Research and Creativity Symposium Wednesday and Thursday, April 2-3, to honor and showcase the research and creative work of both undergraduate and graduate students. 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