University College has announced the winning research projects showcased at the recent Research Quest Symposium. More than 140 students and their faculty mentors participated in the event, about 85 percent of whom are also participating in a University College initiative such as a Freshmen Interest Group, Learning Community, Living and Learning Community, Freshman Learning Community or Research Service Learning Program.
Prizewinning projects are as follows:
Best Overall Project
• Ronald McNair Scholars Carolina Aguirre, Rosalinda Trujillo, H. Leo Gutierrez and Joanna Sedillo
Best Oral Presentation
• Freshman Learning Community 601 – Joie Saienni, Brandon Call, Davida Hollis and Andrew Rodke. Glenda Balas, faculty advisor.
• Learning Community 625 – Victoria Griego, DaNell Zepeda, Kris Stringer-Lund and Shane Dyer. Quincy Spurlin and Ashley Carson, faculty advisors.
Best Poster Presentation
• Living and Learning Community 692 – Richard Becenti, Candice Lopez, Crystal Martinez and Evelyn Feck. Faculty advisors: Vanessa Harris and Marlene Ballejos.
• Freshman Learning Community 640 – Zach Lang, Sarah Melendez, Jessica Bird and Joseph LaPointe. Faculty advisor: Gabriel R. Sanchez.
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at December 13, 2006 10:54 AM