Missouri Southern announces 2022 Student Research Symposium winners 

Joplin, MO – Winners have been announced for the 2022 Student Research Symposium at Missouri Southern State University.

More than 30 entries were submitted for this year’s event, which was held virtually. Entries consisted of a single PowerPoint poster accompanied by a five-minute voiceover recording in one of five categories: Business, Engineering and Technology; Social Sciences; Physical and Biological Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education.

“The event allows our students to gain firsthand experience in an academic discipline while developing and enhancing their analytical, critical-thinking and communication skills,” said Dr. Michael Howarth, research symposium coordinator. “These experiences have proven beneficial for students when beginning a career or graduate studies.”

A panel of judges determined the winners in each category, with a prize awarded for Best Overall Poster.

All entries are available to view at the following link: 2022 Student Research Symposium – MSSU Research Symposium. The posters will remain on the page through the end of the semester, and will then be archived on the Student Research Symposium’s webpage.

The winners are:

Business, Engineering and Technology
First Place: Alexandra Carson, dual credit, Joplin

Health Sciences                                     

First Place: Amil D. Dudhia, sophomore, Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program, Arlington, Texas; Shelby K. Kuhnert, post-graduate, Joplin; and Kathrine M. Spear, post-graduate, Joplin

Second Place: Madeline Hayes, senior, health promotion and wellness, Galena, Kan.

 Education
First Place: Christine Ibeagi, senior, health promotion and wellness, Kansas City, Kan.

Second Place: Catie Martin, senior, health promotion and wellness, Ash Grove, Mo.

Social Sciences
First Place: Bryant Heckart, senior, psychology, Seneca, Mo.

Physical and Biological Sciences
First Place: Cierra Bennett, post-graduate, Wyandotte, Okla.

Second Place: [TIE] Vivian Farber, dual credit, Joplin/Gabriel Armoni Wooden, senior, biology, Joplin

Best Overall Poster
Amil D. Dudhia, Shelby K. Kuhnert, and Kathrine M. Spear