CAS Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Symposium

Schedule:

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Poster Presentations

10:20 a.m. Remarks

• Jonathan Millen, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
• Aubrey Sahouria (Neuroscience, '21), President of the Research Experience Club
• Karen Houseknecht, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Research and Scholarship

This annual event, held in the second-floor lobby of the Alfond Center for Health Sciences, features the work of over 30 students that have performed research during the summer at our home campus in Biddeford and regions throughout the northeastern United States. Over the summer, our students worked closely with dedicated faculty to build on the knowledge they have acquired through their coursework, to explore advanced realms of understanding, and to prepare for continued study in their fields.

Students from disciplines ranging from chemistry and marine science to applied social and cultural studies and environmental science have spent their summer investigating a diverse array of research questions, including:

• Are microplastics vectors for pathogen contamination of edible seaweed?
• How are poverty rates, race, and population density related to prevalence and mortality rates of COVID-19 within Maine’s counties?
• What factors contribute to the increased warming of the Gulf of Maine?
• What is the neurological basis for the relationship between neonatal care and anxiety later in life?

These projects are the basis for future scholarly work in the field of research through articles, presentations, manuscripts, and more. Please join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and creativity of our students and learning more about their fascinating projects.