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Science Department presents annual undergrad research showcase

Science Department presents annual undergrad research showcase
Photo: Darnisha Coverson WC’12 presenting at the Spring 2011 Science Showcase.
The Brenau University Department of Mathematics and Science is presenting the Fall 2011 Undergraduate Research Showcase on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in Room 21 of the Science Building from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The event features 10-15 minute presentations by undergraduate students who are currently conducting research in a scientific field. Presentations cover the following topics:

Case Report Sarah Ward – “Parelaphalostrongylus tenius (meningeal worm) Infection in a Domestic Llama”

Partnership with Georgia Poultry Laboratory Kiera Brown and Sarah Cooper – “C.S.I Oakwood (For Chickens!)”

Partnership with Zoo Atlanta Emily Gedney/Dr. Louise Bauck – “Increasing Visitor-Based Foraging in a Group of Captive Parakeets (Melopsittacus undulates)”

Brenau”s Endangered Plant Program (EPP)

Jessica Mitchell – “In vitro Micropropagation of Endangered Plant Species, Asplenium heteroresiliens”

Rebecca Jones – “In vitro Micropropagation of Endangered Plant Species, Draba aprica & Oxypolis canbyi”

Darnisha Coverson – “In vitro Micropropagation of Endangered Plant Species, Gentianopsis crinita”

Lea Mason – Update on Greenhouse & Bioscience Field Station

Jordan Bryant – Update on GPCA events & Research Grants

Tuesday, November 22, 2011