Sam's research that focused on how animals move in response to varying macrohabitat temperatures was selected to be one of 4 projects presented by Washburn Students at the Undergraduate Research Day at the State Capital. Undergraduates were also selected to present from K-State, KU, Pittsburgh State, Emporia State, and Witchita State. The venue was held in the second floor rotunda of the State Capital Building. Each student was announced by name and presented with a certificate to signify their accomplishments. The student's research from around the state was not limited to just biology but music, art, psychology, chemistry, physics, sports medicine, etc. I only saw one other ecology project, a great piece of work regarding a bat survey in Missouri. Sam presented his work for about two hours. He spoke to many fellow researchers and their PI's (student research mentors) as well as politicians and interest groups. It seemed that many people were quite interested in Sam's work and we are hopeful that some additional good will come from presenting at this research day. I offered extra credit to my vertebrate zoology students (mostly junior/senior biology majors) to attend the undergraduate research day. I believe 13 out of 19 students came to support Sam and see the work of other undergraduates around the state! I am also hopeful that those students that attended this event will be motivated to do their own great research projects and potentially present here next year. Perhaps even a couple students will work with me and continue on with ornate box turtle research!
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