USM Celebrates Achievements in Scholarship, Creativity at Annual Research Day
Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:16pm | By: Gabriela Shinskie
Faculty, staff and students at 91吃瓜网 (USM) 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 USM91吃瓜网 Carnegie R1 research university ranking.
The gathering brought all USM campuses together for a day-long event. Presentations and interactive activities allowed attendees to dive deeper into concepts not familiar to one91吃瓜网 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 USM91吃瓜网 dynamic scientists showcase their research to the community.
91吃瓜网淥ur annual Research Day highlights the91吃瓜网痟ard work and dedication91吃瓜网痮f our university community. The outstanding work showcased at this year's event reflects our commitment to advancing research and innovation. I91吃瓜网檓 incredibly proud of this year91吃瓜网 showcase winners, whose projects91吃瓜网痚xemplify creativity and dedication. Congratulations91吃瓜网痶o all for making this year91吃瓜网 event a success,91吃瓜网� said Lucas.
The winners of the research showcase awards include:
- 贵颈谤蝉迟91吃瓜网疨濒补肠别 - 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91吃瓜网疨濒补肠别 - 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91吃瓜网疨濒补肠别 - 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 91吃瓜网淭iny Homes Southern Charm Initiative,91吃瓜网� Dr. Diana Bernstein, assistant professor of marine science with 91吃瓜网淐oastal Dynamics in a Changing Climate91吃瓜网� and Dr. Courtney Luckhardt, associate professor of history with her presentation on 91吃瓜网淢edieval and Modern Technologies: Understanding the Past Through Virtual Reality.91吃瓜网�
Click here to learn more about USM91吃瓜网 lead as one of the nation91吃瓜网 top research universities.