Manchester University’s annual Student Symposium, showcasing undergraduate and graduate scholarly work across disciplines, was Wednesday, April 23.
Manchester University’s annual Student Symposium, showcasing undergraduate and graduate scholarly work across disciplines, was Wednesday, April 23.
The symposium was started by Jo Young Switzer in 1999 to give students and faculty an opportunity to collaborate on research and scholarship. It continues to be one of Manchester's most significant campus events, offering high-quality presentations showcasing student work. 
This year, 58 students from 11 different academic fields presented at the symposium. The keynote speaker was senior Emily Burdick, who presented her research on the drug RITA (or reactivation of p53 and induction of tumor cell apoptosis) and its potential as a cancer prevention mechanism. Earlier this semester, Burdick also presented her research at the annual Indiana Academy of Science Conference in Indianapolis, where she placed first in the Emerging Scientist Research Poster Competition.
“The Student Symposium is a time to recognize the scholarly achievements of our students,” said Jennifer Robison, chair of the Student Symposium Committee. “Our students are doing amazing, often ground-breaking, work in their respective disciplines and it is important for us as a community to recognize and celebrate this with them.”
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