More than 200 undergraduate students presented their research at the 22nd Annual Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship.

The April event allowed students at UMKC to share their research, scholarship and creativity. It also provided an opportunity for them to receive feedback on their work.

Director of Undergraduate Research Jane Greer, Ph.D. said providing undergraduate students with research opportunities benefits them in more ways than one.

"Students at UMKC have the unique opportunity to work with faculty in archives, laboratories, studio and in the community. Through these mentored experiences, students gain the skills and confidence to succeed academically and professionally,” said Greer.

In addition to the presentations, six students were awarded Presentations of Distinction, which recognize excellence in undergraduate research.

Presentations of Distinction recipients:

Emma Leonard

Senior
Category: Arts and Humanities
Project Title: Sports and Gender: A Comparative Historical Analysis of Men’s and Women’s Sports in the United States

Shea O'Connor

Senior
Category: Biological and Life Sciences
Project Title: AI and The Fly

Karah Chappel

Senior
Category: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Project Title: Exploration of the Education and Experiences of Music Therapists in Trauma Care

Dan Caron

Senior
Category: Computing and Engineering
Project Title: Augmenting BIM with Real Time 3D and Damage Analytics

Amanda Pierce

Senior
Category: Physical and Natural Sciences
Project Title: The Effectiveness of Sphagnum subsecundum Moss Removal of Dissolved Carbon Dioxide and pH Balancing of Missouri Freshwater

Alejandra Frias Fraire

Junior
Category: KC Works
Project Title: Armourdale's Correlation Between Industry Pollution and Health Inequity

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