Join us in congratulating the finalists of the
2021 President’s IQP awards
(Listed in no particular order)
Launching a Competitive Robotics Team for Physically Active Youth
Students: Augustine K. Asumadu (MIS), Devan Blechinger-Slocum (ME),
Margaret R. Gunville (ME), Sarah A. MacDonald (BME)
Advisors: Nancy Burnham, Alexander Smith
Students: Elaine Chen (CS), Ruchita Y. Choksey (ME),
Danielle D. Upton (CME), Casey J. Willis (ME)
Advisor: Robert Krueger
The Role of Wetlands in the Ruamahanga Catchment
Students: Caroline E. Dalton (CE), Daniel C. Dietrich (ME),
Meng Lian (CME), Brooklynn Paris (BME)
Advisors: Fred Looft, Ingrid Shockey
Mobile Farm Stand: A Vehicle for Education
Students: Minh Anh Kieu (BME), Noah C. Brennick (PW),
Sophia H. Cheng (ME/RBE), Darius Luo (AE)
Advisor: Derren Rosbach
Students: Matthew B. Adams (ME), Christopher R. Davenport (AER),
Mairead E. O'Neill (CS), Ciara R. Young (CME)
Advisors: J. Scott Jiusto, Gbetonmasse Somasse
The following projects were presented for an honorable mention
Utilizing Volunteers to Save the Văcărești Wetlands,
Students: Ryan J. Hanna (PH), Catherine S. Masiello (BBT), Andrew Yatsuhashi (CHE), Erik S. Herrera (ME),
Advisors: Melissa Butler and Robert Kinicki
Strengthening ACE Outreach and Communication with African Families
Students: Sydney D. Gagne (CME), Liza A. Hote (CBC/HU),
Jeremy T. Rhines (CME), Nathan C. Ng (ME)
Advisors: J. Scott Jiusto, Gbetonmasse Somasse
Exploring Governance Strategies to Restore New Zealand’s Biological Heritage
Students: Joseph N. Coutcher (CE), Colin J. Reynolds (ME),
Timothy R. Snow (ME)
Advisors: Fred Looft, Ingrid Shockey
Enhancing the Visitor Experience Along the Sibiu County Trails
Students: Burnon Chen (CHE), Meredith W. Eddy (BME), Edward Philippo (CS),
Marissa A. Thomas (IE), Nicole R. Whipkey (IE)
Advisors: Melissa Butler, Robert Kinicki
2021 President’s IQP Award Finalist Presentations will be held
Friday, 28 January 2022
We will have further information on the event closer to that time.
We would like to thank the faculty committee for its review of the submitted projects and the selection of the finalists.
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