欧美AV Celebrates Achievements in Scholarship, Creativity at Annual Research Day
Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:16pm | By: Gabriela Shinskie
Faculty, staff and students at 欧美AV (欧美AV) participated in various research, scholarship and creative activities at the annual Research Day earlier this month at the Marine Education Center (MEC) in Ocean Springs, Miss. The day showcased dynamic insights into marine science, hydrography, forensic science, health and more - living up to 欧美AV鈥檚 Carnegie R1 research university ranking.
The gathering brought all 欧美AV campuses together for a day-long event. Presentations and interactive activities allowed attendees to dive deeper into concepts not familiar to one鈥檚 own area of study and come together for the love of science and community. Research showcase awards were presented at the end of the day.
Dr. Kelly Lucas, vice president of research, was excited to have 欧美AV鈥檚 dynamic scientists showcase their research to the community.
鈥淥ur annual Research Day highlights the鈥痟ard work and dedication鈥痮f our university community. The outstanding work showcased at this year's event reflects our commitment to advancing research and innovation. I鈥檓 incredibly proud of this year鈥檚 showcase winners, whose projects鈥痚xemplify creativity and dedication. Congratulations鈥痶o all for making this year鈥檚 event a success,鈥� said Lucas.
The winners of the research showcase awards include:
- 贵颈谤蝉迟鈥疨濒补肠别 - Angelos Apeitos, Hatchery manager, "Intensive Rearing of Southern Flounder (Paralicthys Lethostigma), in Recirculating Systems: Perspectives, Status, and Future Challenges"
- 厂别肠辞苍诲鈥疨濒补肠别 - Kim deMutsert, associate professor, "End-to-End Modeling Reveals Species-Specific Effects of Large-Scale Coastal Restoration on Living Resources Facing Climate Change"
- 罢丑颈谤诲鈥疨濒补肠别 - Kevin Martin, senior marine instrumentation specialist - ocean observing manager, "Sampling High Dynamic Shallow Waters, Using an Underwater Glider"
The day allowed for diverse breakout sessions and research showings, where faculty, staff and students presented their areas of expertise. Other areas of research included presentations from Dr. Cindy Walls, assistant professor of construction and design with 鈥淭iny Homes Southern Charm Initiative,鈥� Dr. Diana Bernstein, assistant professor of marine science with 鈥淐oastal Dynamics in a Changing Climate鈥� and Dr. Courtney Luckhardt, associate professor of history with her presentation on 鈥淢edieval and Modern Technologies: Understanding the Past Through Virtual Reality.鈥�
Click here to learn more about 欧美AV鈥檚 lead as one of the nation鈥檚 top research universities.