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2018 IUP Scholars Forum Award Winners

The 2018 IUP Scholars Forum was a resounding success with over 300 students presenting their research and creative projects over the course of the two-day event. Students participating in the events were eligible for several awards, and the full list of award winners is now available.

Posted on 4/20/2018 1:27:25 PM

Grad Student Presents on Pre-Trial Publicity at Scholars Forum

According to research by graduate student Kassandra Scioli, pre-trial publicity in newspapers and on TV can taint the jury pool before a case can even go to trial.

Posted on 4/18/2018 1:59:08 PM

Counseling Student Presents on PTSD at Graduate Scholars Forum

Counseling graduate student Joshua Hayes gave a presentation on April 4 at the 13th annual Graduate Scholars Forum at the KCAC about PTSD.

Posted on 4/12/2018 11:06:11 AM

Psychology Students Present Data on Prosthetic Vision

Sophia Berg and Victoria Jakicic presented research on prosthetic vision at the 13th annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 3 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Posted on 4/11/2018 8:47:28 AM

Geography Student Studying Why Retail Stores are Closing

Dane Higbee, a senior majoring in Geography and Regional Planning, presented his research project, “Retail in Small Communities: Assessing the Consumer Spending Impacts of Store Closures” on Tuesday, April 3, at the 13th annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum at the Kovalchik Convention and Athletic Complex.

Posted on 4/11/2018 8:40:38 AM

Research Week Preview: Formulating a Plan to Help Cure Blindness

Victoria Jakicic, of Bethel Park, is one of the students who will be presenting her research. A senior with a double major in psychology and mathematics, Jakicic will be presenting “A Theoretical Foundation for the Application of Basic Research in Perception to Prosthetic Vision” at the Undergraduate Scholars Forum on Tuesday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Posted on 3/28/2018 7:58:56 PM

IUP Scholars Forum April 3–4 at KCAC

The 2018 IUP Scholars Forum will be taking place on April 3 and 4 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex as part of university-wide Research Appreciation Week. The Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be on Tuesday, April 3, and the Graduate Scholars Forum will be on Wednesday, April 4.

Posted on 3/26/2018 10:46:25 AM

2018 IUP Scholars Forum Submission Deadline: March 1

The submission window for the Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Fora will close on Thursday, March 1, at 5:00 p.m. Students interested in participating in this exciting opportunity should submit their proposals before the deadline.

Posted on 2/21/2018 9:34:37 AM

2018 IUP Scholars Forum Now Accepting Submissions

2018 Undergraduate Scholars and Graduate Scholars Fora are now accepting submissions. The Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be on Tuesday, April 3. The Graduate Scholars Forum will be on Wednesday, April 4.

Posted on 12/5/2017 12:05:31 PM

Anthropology Student Discusses Creation of Local Learning Trail in Indiana

The Adventure Learning Trail is more than acollaboration between IUP students and several local agencies. It’s also a toolfor teaching people about the rich history of Indiana County and for preservingits stories. Stephanie Raby-Reeger, a dual anthropology/religiousstudies major from San Jose, California, gave details on the project atthe annual IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forum.

Posted on 4/4/2017 3:29:22 PM

Sociology Major Explores Discrimination of Women of Color in the Workplace Based on Hair Style

Ofall the things that make it more difficult for a woman of color to land a goodjob, IUP senior Rebecca Colon has spent the last two years studying aspect onethat might go somewhat unnoticed. “Theactual issue is race,” she said, “but they’re using hair as the barrier. They’ll say, ‘you may be qualified for thisjob, but your hair does not meet our grooming policies.’”

Posted on 4/4/2017 2:55:37 PM

Child Development and Family Relations Majors Study Growing Issue of Food Insecurity

“Food Insecurity: Finding a Solution to a Growing Family Issue”

Posted on 4/4/2017 2:49:33 PM

Exciting Student Research Opportunities from the Graduate School

Spring break is almost here and time is running out to take advantage of several fantastic research opportunities from the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

Posted on 3/2/2017 1:26:38 PM

2017 Student Scholars Forums Now Accepting Submissions

Submissions for the 2017 Undergraduate Scholars Forum and Graduate Scholars Forum are now open. Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2017.

Posted on 2/9/2017 1:11:43 PM

2017 Scholars Forums Information Session

An information session for the Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars forums is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, at 4:00 p.m. in the Monongahela Room at the HUB. The information session is open to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as any faculty members interested in participating.

Posted on 11/9/2016 1:17:11 PM

Students: Attend the 2016 IUP Student Scholars Forums

It’s one of the mostexciting weeks of the academic year: the annual IUP Undergraduate and GraduateScholars Forums at the HUB! The Undergraduate Scholars Forumwill be held on Tuesday, April 5, and the Graduate Scholars Forum will be held on Wednesday,April 6.

Posted on 4/1/2016 11:58:46 AM

Faculty: Attend the 2016 IUP Student Scholars Forums

The IUP UndergraduateScholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 5, and the Graduate Scholars Forum willbe held on Wednesday, April 6. Mark your calendarsto come to see the variety of scholarship being conducted by undergraduate andgraduate students at IUP.

Posted on 4/1/2016 11:44:06 AM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Five Students from Professional Studies in Education

The Undergraduate Scholars Forum is a yearly event allowing students to present their findings and development for those interested in research. Today’s story features five College of Education and Educational Technology students who won second place for Outstanding Presentation at the 2015 USF.

Posted on 3/31/2016 2:13:27 PM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Rachel Magliane from Food and Nutrition

The Undergraduate Scholars Forum is a yearly event allowing students to present their findings and development for those interested in research. Today’s story comes from the Food and Nutrition Department. Rachel Magliane, a senior dietetics major, won second place for Outstanding Poster and an honorable mention for her bibliography during the 2015 USF.

Posted on 3/31/2016 2:11:39 PM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Danielle Lewis from Environmental Geography

The Undergraduate Scholars Forum is a yearly event allowing students to presenttheir findings and development for those interested in research. Today’s story comes from the Geography Department, DanielleLewis, who is a senior and president of IUP’s Women STEM club and a McNairScholar.

Posted on 3/16/2016 11:34:22 AM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Kristen Vander Woude from Food and Nutrition

Facultymembers can help students combine areas of study and interests and encouragethem to present their work at the Undergraduate Scholars Forum or the GraduateScholars Forum. Rita Johnson, of the Food and Nutrition Department, encouragedher students to pursue this goal at the 2015 Undergraduate Scholars Forum.

Posted on 3/1/2016 11:53:31 AM

Student Proposals for 2016 IUP Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Forums Due This Friday (February 26)

Thedeadline for submitting a proposal to 2016 IUP Undergraduate and Graduate ScholarsForums is this Friday, February 26, 2016,at 5:00 p.m.

Posted on 2/22/2016 9:42:02 AM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Victoria Stone from Professional Studies in Education

Facultymembers who encourage students to participate in the Undergraduate and GraduateScholars Forums can help students go well beyond what they initially imagined for theirscholarly work.

Posted on 2/16/2016 10:15:14 AM

Information Session about Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Forums

An information session for all students and faculty about the Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Forums will be held on Wednesday, February 10, at 4:00 p.m. in the HUB Monongahela Room.

Posted on 2/9/2016 9:47:46 AM

2016 Student Scholars Forums Scheduled on April 5 and 6

The IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 5, and the Graduate Scholars Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 6. These provide IUP students across all disciplines with an opportunity to present their original research, scholarly activities, teacher work samples, or creative works.

Posted on 1/26/2016 1:18:38 PM

Students: Present Your Scholarly Work at the 2016 Undergraduate or Graduate Scholars Forums

Are you doinghigh-quality academic or creative work in your major area of study? Considerpresenting your work at the 2016 Undergraduate Scholars Forum or Graduate ScholarsForum.

Posted on 1/26/2016 1:08:17 PM

Take a Video Tour of the 2015 Undergraduate Scholars Forum

Nearly 100 students presented their research and scholarly works at the 2015 Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 7, 2015. In this video, a student correspondent, Annie, talks to students in the poster sessions to learn about their research projects and what they discovered.

Posted on 4/7/2015 10:25:30 PM

Stories from Student Scholars: Studying Genes Involved in Regeneration of Stem Cells [Video]

Biochemistry major Estefania Alba will be presenting at the upcoming Undergraduate Scholars Forum on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. In this video, she discusses the research she is presenting on kidney regeneration. Under the direction of Biology faculty member Cuong Diep, Alba and her fellow researchers use zebrafish as a model system for their research.

Posted on 3/31/2015 2:27:51 PM

IUP Students: Attend the IUP Student Scholars Forums on April 7 and 8

The 2015 IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forumwill be held on Tuesday, April 7, and the 2015 IUP Graduate Scholars Forum will be held on Wednesday,April 8. Here’s why you should attendthese forums!

Posted on 3/26/2015 12:24:19 PM

IUP Faculty: Attend the IUP Student Scholars Forums on April 7 and 8

The 2015 IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be heldon Tuesday, April 7, and the 2015 IUPGraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 8. Theyare sponsored by President Michael Driscoll and the School of Graduate Studies andResearch.

Posted on 3/26/2015 12:03:46 PM

Stories from IUP Student Scholars: Impacts on Health and Hearing from Hydraulic Fracking

IUP Speech-Language Pathology andAudiology student Emily Romberger’s research in hearing loss and health issuesnear fracking sites continues this year as she reaches out to new communities. She will present her research at the Graduate Scholars Forum on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

Posted on 3/23/2015 8:10:47 PM

Stories from IUP Student Scholars: Chiaothong Yong, Clinical Psychology, Shares Her Research on International Students

Most college students feel stressedwhen leaving home for college, but a research study conducted by Yong indicates that internationalstudents may be feeling increased pressures. Yong’s research was presented lastyear at the IUP Graduate Scholars Forum, and she is continuing her researchthis year.

Posted on 2/23/2015 1:57:41 PM

Student Proposals for Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Forums Due February 27

Thedeadline for submitting a proposal to the 2015 IUP Undergraduate and Graduate ScholarsForums is this Friday, February 27, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.

Posted on 2/23/2015 1:27:51 PM

IUP Students: Present Your Scholarly Work at the Undergraduate or Graduate Scholars Forums

Are you doinghigh-quality academic or creative work in your major area of study? Considerpresenting your work at the 2015 Undergraduate Scholars Forum or GraduateScholars Forum!

Posted on 2/3/2015 11:46:12 AM

IUP Faculty: Encourage Your Students to Submit Their Work and Present at Student Scholars Forums in April 2015

Ifyou are an IUP faculty member, we hope that you will look for students who aredemonstrating excellence in scholarship and encourage them to share theiraccomplishments with the IUP community at the Undergraduate and GraduateScholars Forums.

Posted on 2/3/2015 11:19:51 AM

Students: Present Your Scholarly Work at the 2015 Undergraduate or Graduate Scholars Forums

Are you doinghigh-quality academic or creative work in your major area of study? Considerpresenting your work at the 2015 Undergraduate Scholars Forum or Graduate ScholarsForum!

Posted on 12/1/2014 1:21:56 PM

Student Scholars Forums Scheduled for April 2015

Thepurpose of the Undergraduate Scholars Forum and Graduate Scholars Forum is to provide IUP students across all disciplineswith an opportunity to present their original research, scholarly activities,teacher work samples, or creative works.

Posted on 12/1/2014 1:10:33 PM

Celebrating Scholarship Across Disciplines: Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Forums

Check out the schedule of activities for the 2014 Undergraduate and Graduate ScholarsForums, April 1–2.

Posted on 3/31/2014 10:24:59 AM

IUP Faculty: Why Should You Attend the IUP Scholars Forums on April 1 and 2?

The ninth annual IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forumwill be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. The fourth annual IUP Graduate ScholarsForum will be held on Wednesday, April 2. IUP faculty members, mark your calendars to come see the variety ofscholarship being conducted by students at IUP!

Posted on 3/27/2014 11:23:36 AM

IUP Students: Why Should You Attend the IUP Scholars Forums Next Week?

Next week is one of the most excitingweeks of the academic year. It is Research Week at IUP, and we celebrate scholarship across disciplines with the annual Undergraduate and Graduate ScholarsForums! Come to the IUP USF (Tuesday, April 1) and GSF (Wednesday, April 2)!

Posted on 3/27/2014 11:14:20 AM

Why Should You Attend the IUP Scholars Forums Next Week?

Next week is one of the most excitingweeks of the academic year. It is Research Week at IUP, and we celebrate scholarship across disciplines with the annual Undergraduate and Graduate ScholarsForums! The USF will be Tuesday, April 1, and the GSF will be Wednesday, April 2.

Posted on 3/24/2014 3:23:02 PM

Attend the IUP Scholars Forums on April 1 and 2

The ninth annual IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forumwill be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. The fourth annual IUP Graduate ScholarsForum will be held on Wednesday, April 2. Mark your calendars to come see the variety ofscholarship being conducted by students at IUP!

Posted on 3/24/2014 2:14:20 PM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Wasko from Art Department

Facultymembers can help students combine areas of study and interests and encouragethem to present their work at the 2014 Undergraduate Scholars Forum or theGraduate Scholars Forum. Sean Derry, Department of Art,encouraged his student Wasko to pursue this goal.

Posted on 2/20/2014 7:25:09 AM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Kaylor from Music Education

Faculty member Michael Kingan has mentored many students to present their work at the Undergraduate Scholars and the Graduate Scholars forums, helping them go well beyond what theyinitially imagined for their scholarly work. Hereis a story about one of his students, Dakota Kaylor.

Posted on 2/14/2014 10:03:22 AM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Umunnakwe from Business and Human Relations

With the encouragement ofProfessor Yaya Sissoko, Chioma Umunnakwe was inspired to submit herwork to the Undergraduate Scholars Forum. This is the third story in a series highlighting the work of past forumparticipants and award winners.

Posted on 2/11/2014 9:56:40 PM

Scholars Forum Submission Deadline is Friday, February 21

Submit your proposals for the Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars forums by 5:00 p.m. on February 21, 2014.

Posted on 2/6/2014 2:37:25 PM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Cristello in Special Education

Mary Cristello, a senior in the Early Childhood Special Education program, shared her Undergraduate Scholars Forum experience in order to encourage other students to participate during 2014. Mary Cristello won the Dean’s Award for her presentation“Bilingualism and Its Impact on Education.”

Posted on 2/4/2014 2:33:58 PM

Scholars Forum Success Stories: Alexander and Krynock

We encourage you to consider participating in the 2014 Undergraduate or Graduate Scholars Forums. Here is the first in a series of stories about past students’ work presented at the USF and GSF.

Posted on 12/9/2013 1:33:03 PM

Students: Present Your Scholarly Work at the Undergraduate or Graduate Scholars Forums

Are you doing high quality academic or creative work in your major area of study? Theninth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, and the fourth annual Graduate Scholars Forum willbe held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.

Posted on 12/2/2013 1:01:22 PM

Student Scholars Forums Scheduled for April 2014

Theninth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, and the fourth annual Graduate Scholars Forum willbe held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.

Posted on 12/2/2013 12:51:28 PM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum All Day, Tuesday, April 2

This year, the forum includes 53 poster presentations, 67 oral paper presentations, several business case studies, 2 music performances, and 18 art exhibits by students. Stop by the HUB today and see the contributions students are making in their fields!

Posted on 4/1/2013 10:57:22 AM

Why Should You Go to the Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Forums?

The annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 2, and the annual IUP Graduate Scholars Forum will be held the next day, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

Posted on 3/27/2013 4:35:09 PM

Why Should You Attend the Undergraduate Scholars Forum?

The eighth annual IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. There are many reasons why you should attend the USF!

Posted on 3/26/2013 2:55:36 PM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 2

Here is the basic schedule of activities and locations for the 2013 IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forum.

Posted on 3/13/2013 11:15:46 AM

Student Proposals for the Undergrad Scholars Forum Due This Friday

Are you doing high-quality academic work in your major? Consider presenting your work at the 2013 Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 2, 2013! The deadline for student proposals is this Friday, February 22, at 5:00 p.m.

Posted on 2/19/2013 1:58:23 PM

Submission Deadline for Undergraduate Scholars Forum is This Friday

The deadline for student proposals is Friday, February 22, at 5:00 p.m. Faculty are asked to sponsor students and encourage them to submit their proposals to the Forum.

Posted on 2/19/2013 1:44:31 PM

Showcase Your Scholarly Work at the Undergraduate Scholars Forum; Submit Proposals by February 22

Are you doing high quality academic work in your major area of study? Consider presenting your work at the 2013 Undergraduate Scholars Forum. This is an excellent way to gain experience presenting your work and it adds to your resume.

Posted on 2/2/2013 12:53:40 PM

Proposal Deadline for Undergrad Scholars Forum Is February 22

The eighth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held April 2, 2013.

Posted on 2/2/2013 12:41:06 PM

2013 Undergraduate Scholars Forum: Call for Submissions

The Eighth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

Posted on 12/4/2012 7:03:30 PM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum Coming on April 3

IUP’s seventh annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Here is the basic schedule of activities and locations.

Posted on 3/22/2012 2:31:04 PM

Students: Academic Scholarship Pays in Many Ways!

Are you doing high-quality academic work in your major area of study? Consider presenting your work at the 2012 Undergraduate Scholars Forum!

Posted on 2/9/2012 3:21:32 PM

Deadline for Submission to Undergraduate Scholars Forum

Submissions to present at the Undergraduate Scholars Forum are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012.

Posted on 2/6/2012 1:38:34 PM

2012 Undergraduate Scholars Forum: Call for Submissions

IUP’s seventh annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at the Hadley Union Building.

Posted on 12/6/2011 3:00:39 PM

Call for Submissions: 2012 Undergraduate Scholars Forum

The purpose of this forum is to provide IUP undergraduate students across disciplines with an opportunity for professional development.

Posted on 11/28/2011 12:12:08 PM

2011 Undergraduate Scholars Forum Award Winners

See a list of 2011 Undergraduate Scholars Forum award winners in the categories of Best Poster, Best Performance, Outstanding Presentation, Best Bibliography, Juried Art, Outstanding Teacher Work Sample, Sigma Xi Science Posters, Best Computational Science Poster, and Business Case Competition.

Posted on 4/7/2011 11:41:09 AM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum Submissions Due February 25

IUP’s sixth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Hadley Union Building, Sprowls Hall, and the Kipp Art Gallery. Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m., February 25.

Posted on 1/31/2011 2:09:02 PM

Call for Submissions: 2011 Undergraduate Scholars Forum

IUP’s sixth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at the Hadley Union Building.

Posted on 11/16/2010 10:18:13 AM

2010 Undergraduate Scholars Forum Award Winners

Winners in the 2010 Undergraduate Scholars Forum were recognized at the awards ceremony on April 1, 2010.

Posted on 4/5/2010 11:50:27 AM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum on Thursday, April 1

Please join us for IUP’s fifth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum, which will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the Hadley Union Building, Kipp Art Gallery, and Sprowls Hall.

Posted on 3/31/2010 2:09:31 PM

Fifth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum

Mark your calendars for IUP’s fifth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum, which will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the Hadley Union Building, Kipp Art Gallery, and Sprowls Hall.

Posted on 3/23/2010 3:41:58 PM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum Submission Deadline is Feb. 22

The deadline for submissions to IUP’s fifth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum is fast approaching! Submissions are due by February 22, 2010, and require faculty sponsorship.

Posted on 2/16/2010 9:29:22 AM

Submissions Due in February for Undergraduate Scholars Forum

Submissions for the 2010 Undergraduate Scholars Forum are due by February 22, 2010.

Posted on 1/19/2010 4:36:55 PM

Call for Submissions for the 2010 Undergraduate Scholars Forum

The Fifth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010. The Call for Submissions is now available!

Posted on 11/11/2009 5:21:18 PM

2009 Undergraduate Scholars Forum Awards Announced

The Fourth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum was held on April 7, 2009. Here is the list of presentation, poster, performance, and art award winners.

Posted on 4/10/2009 10:19:48 AM

Fourth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum Program Available

The complete program for the 2009 Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 7 is now available on the website.

Posted on 3/30/2009 8:30:28 AM

Schedule for Undergraduate Scholars Forum Now Available

Please see the “program at a glance” for the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum.

Posted on 3/12/2009 10:02:45 AM

New Cosponsors Announced for Undergraduate Scholars Forum

This year, the Undergraduate Scholars Forum has two new sponsors, Comcast and Hallmark. The Undergraduate Scholars Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Posted on 2/9/2009 11:01:02 AM

Call for Presentations for the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum

The Undergraduate Scholars Forum provides all undergraduate students with an opportunity for scholarly development by presenting their original research, scholarly activities, teacher work samples or creative endeavors.

Posted on 10/15/2008 8:55:23 AM

Upcoming Forum Date Announced: April 7, 2009

The Fourth Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum is scheduled for April 7, 2009.

Posted on 8/28/2008 2:08:16 PM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum 2008 Winners Announced

A list of winners from IUP’s third annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 1.

Posted on 4/15/2008 3:48:41 PM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum Program Now Available

The complete program for the 2008 Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 1 is now available on the website.

Posted on 3/24/2008 10:04:26 AM

Undergraduate Scholars Forum Showcases Research

Attend the Undergraduate Scholars Forum. See IUP students at their academic best.

Posted on 2/19/2008 10:58:23 AM

Forum Date and Submission Deadline

The Undergraduate Scholars Forum will be held April 1. The submission deadline for presentations is February 17.

Posted on 1/29/2008 1:12:44 PM

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