Student research leads to practical application

June 27, 2018

An article from the Summer 2018 Issue of the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Newsletter

Excellence in undergraduate research was on display at the Third Annual Student OSCARS (Outstanding Scholarship, Creative Activities and Research Symposium).

The event provides a forum for spectators to gain insight on a wide range of interdisciplinary works. Sample works included diverse themes from grief management, to antibiotic resistance and unique musical compositions.

A culmination of exceptional research and acquired skills, the OSCARS provides students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors in an academic subject. Outstanding entries into the competition receive first place recognition:

Coon Rapids Campus

• “Around a Judgment Day,” by Axel Kylander
• “Organize an Activity,” by Jalwa Khan
• “Testing for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Wolf Fecal Samples,” by Andrew Steward

Cambridge Campus

• “The Effect of Buffer Zones, Flower Variety and Flower Coverage on Beneficial Pollinating Insects,” by Meg Gable
• “Do After School Jobs Affect Grades?” by Elizabeth Westphal, Julie Huss, Kaitlin Bender and Hannah Bartell
• “Roles of the Golden Ratio in the US Election,” by Megan Johnson