The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Center for Excellence in Graduate Education presents The 29^th Annual Student Research Competition on Feb. 27, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Mary Stuart Rodgers building, room 130.
All California State University, Stanislaus students who have been nominated by a faculty sponsor were welcome to submit an application with a brief summary of their research. Students participating in this competition will be given 10 minutes on Feb. 27 to present their research to a panel of judges and have the opportunity to win up to $500.00. Along with the prize money for first, second and third place, 10 research projects will be selected to continue on into the state-wide competition at California State University, San Bernardino in May 2015.
John Strand, a Communication Studies student, received a faculty sponsor and will be presenting his group’s research project at the competition.
“My team and I put a lot of work into this research paper, so to be recognized in this way is affirming to me of my abilities,” Strand (senior, Communication Studies) said. “It feels really good. Due to my experience, I have a positive impression of this area of study. I enjoyed the research done because it was carved around what I find fascinating.”
It is an honor to be supported through this event and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has taken on this responsibility for 29 years. Dr. Shawna Young, Interim Director, informed us that this year there are 21 CSU Stanislaus students participating in this event and that guests are welcome to attend the competition to support students.
Dr. Shawna Young also gave some insight into the competition and the goals of this event.
“To provide an opportunity for students to present in a formal setting, preparing them for possible participation in the CSU Statewide Research Competition, for possible presentation in professional conferences, or for other professional venues,” Dr. Young said.
Dr. Young also explained the importance of this competition and the lasting affect that it can have on students stating, “This kind of student engagement facilitated by the faculty mentors in their disciplines can have great impact on student performance in their current coursework and can position students well as they compete for admission to graduate programs and jobs.”
If you are interested in student research and supporting your fellow students, feel free to attend the event on Feb. 27. If you have any questions about this event, contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at 209-667-3493.