Eagle students showcase research at Posters-at-the-Capitol
Morehead State University undergraduate students proudly presented their research to the governor and state legislators at Posters-at-the-Capitol on Thursday, March 6, at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Posters-at-the-Capitol is an event hosted collaboratively among eight higher education institutions: Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. It allows undergraduate students to engage in scholarship, research, and creative work important to their educational experience and professional development.
MSU had 12 research posters at the event, including contributions from The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics. This year's Posters-at-the-Capitol also featured Lightning Talks, where each participating institution presented one poster in the Rotunda in front of an audience. Chase Morgan, a computer engineering major from Ashland, was Morehead State's presenter. Alexis Mathews, coordinator of undergraduate research, said MSU also had 20 abstract submissions this year.
“This event highlights the impact of undergraduate research while giving students a platform to present their work, engage with policymakers, and advocate for the value of higher education and research,” Matthews said. “Each university involved is only allowed 12 posters, but I wish we could take all the students who submit abstracts. All the work they’re doing is incredibly important.”
Research presentations include:
- Megan Akers of Winchester; Dr. Bernadette Barton, professor of sociology and gender studies; "Transgender Joy: A Path to Resisting Oppression."
- Caroline Adkins of Greenup County; Allie Dick of Wayne County; Luke Millay of Meade County; Vijay Subramaniam, associate professor of agribusiness; "Economic Analysis of Hay and Corn Production at Morehead State University's Derrickson Agricultural Complex."
- Jaxson Brewer of Scott County; Gillian Collins of Fayette County; Charles Gunn of Jefferson County; Dr. Timothy Hare, professor of anthropology; "Archaeological Analysis of Ancient Maya Artifacts Associated with Public Secular and Religious Architecture."
- Ryan Justice of Pike County; Dr. Tathagata Ray, assistant professor of construction and civil engineering technology; "Benefits of Floor Isolation."
- Elijah Loiacono of Pulaski County; Dr. Siriporn Peters, assistant professor of art and design (graphic design); "Study of Students' Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Art & Design Education."
- Abigail Miltenberger of Wildwood, Missouri; Dr. William Tidwell, associate professor of mathematics; "A Quantitative Analysis of the Spread of Progression of Feminist Beliefs."
- Chase Morgan of Boy County; Dr. Anindita Paul, assistant professor of electronics and computer engineering; "Electrical Energy Harvesting and Storying from Human Physical Movement." (NOTE: Dr. Anindita Paul received a grant from the KCV to implement her idea based on electrical engineering principles.)
- Norahn Nettleton of Independence, Virginia; Dr. Gera Nelson, assistant professor of education; "The Power of One-On-One Writing Conferences with Elementary School Students."
- Reina Panzo of Carter County; Angel Daugherty of McCreary County; Dr. Steve Shih-Chia Chen, professor of sport management; Dr. Vivek Madupu, assistant professor of marketing; "A New Kid on LA's Block: College Students' Interest, Understanding, and the Perception of Potential Growth of Cricket in the U.S."
- Kya Taylor of Carter County; Dr. Steve Shih-Chia Chen, professor of sport management; "The Impact of Gender on Sponsorship in Collegiate Cheerleading."
- Leah Caroline Wells of Madison County; J.D. Berry of Mason County; Dr. Timothy Hare, professor of anthropology; "Dietary Determinants and Their Impact on Cancer Development in Appalachia."
- Ricky Young of Leslie County; Hudson Cox of Boyd County; Jacob Frodge of Mason County; Mollie Mayabb of Wolfe County; Brycen Shephard of Floyd County; Dr. Alireza Rahemi, assistant professor of horticulture; "Performance of Eight Lettuce Cultivars in a Water Culture System."
To learn more about MSU's undergraduate research opportunities, contact Alexis Mathews at armathews@moreheadstate.edu or the Center for Career Development and Experiential Education at careerservices@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2233.
Photo: Morehead State and Craft Academy students, faculty and staff traveled to Frankfort to present research at this year's Posters-at-the-Capitol.
