Salem Students Shine at Research Conference

�鶹ӰԺ State Salem Students Showcase Research Projects

Salem, Ohio – �鶹ӰԺ at Salem held its fall Undergraduate Research Conference, an event that recognizes students for their research and allows them to share what they learned through discussions with the academic staff. This year, there were 56 presentations given by a combined total of 70 students.

The conference is open to all undergraduates in any discipline and in any for-credit course at the Salem campus. Faculty judges evaluate the presentations based on originality; significance; evidence of learning about the research and information gathering process; and overall quality.

The winners of the 2014 Undergraduate Research Conference are:

Long oral presentations - First place: Genna Sink for “Postpartum Depression and its Effects on Parent Child Relationships;” second place: Austin Cope for “First Generation College Students: Social Challenges;” third place: Mariana Bonish for “The Use of College Mentors in Changing Perception of Healthy Eating among Appalachian Adolescents.”

Short oral presentations – First place: Cameron Brinker for “Adolescent Minds, Masculinity, and Self-Confidence;” second place: Caleb Huffman for “Health and Happiness: A Demonstration Using 3 Statistical Techniques,” third place: Heidi Woolweaver for “The Acute Effects Caffeine has on the Anxiety Levels of Older Female and Male College Students.”

Poster presentations – First place: Stacie Arnold for “The Foot Steps of Tomorrow: Parenting Techniques;” second place: Jessica Sands, Sylvia Cintron and Angela Ruthrauff for “Improving ADHA with Diet and Exercise;” third place: Joey-Lynn Corfee, Paige Mountz and Sierra Hull for “Importance of Game Play in Preschool.”

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Media Contact: Tina Smith, 330-337-4247, tsmit170@kent.edu

POSTED: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 11:00 AM

UPDATED: Thursday, December 08, 2022 09:24 AM

�鶹ӰԺ State Regional Campuses Bring Workforce Development to Northeast Ohio

Upskill at �鶹ӰԺ State Launches this Fall

�鶹ӰԺ’s Regional Campus System is launching a new series of workforce development programs designed to help local professionals strengthen the essential skills needed in today’s workplace. The program, titled “Upskill at �鶹ӰԺ State – Bringing Workforce Development to Your Community,” is part of a statewide initiative at all eight �鶹ӰԺ State locations across the Regional Campus System.

James Hannon Serving as Interim Dean for Salem and Stark Campuses

James C. Hannon, Ph.D., began his appointment as interim dean and chief administrative officer of �鶹ӰԺ State Salem and �鶹ӰԺ State Stark on July 1. “I’m truly excited to begin this new chapter alongside everyone at the Salem and Stark campuses. I’m quickly learning that these are warm, dedicated and passionate communities and I feel incredibly fortunate to be joining them,” he said.

Top of the Class at �鶹ӰԺ State Salem

Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., dean of �鶹ӰԺ at Salem, announced those students named to the Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s lists. To qualify for the President’s List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the Salem Campus.

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