Three students recognized at Student Research Symposium for outstanding research papers

The School of Arts & Sciences recognized three outstanding undergraduate researchers at its 24th annual Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 17.

Over 250 students presented 180 research and creative projects at the Symposium. A committee of faculty members reviewed the academic research papers students submitted and determined the year’s three best papers. Those student authors were presented with awards of recognition. Each honoree also receives a cash award of $250.

Jacob Johnson, History
Mentors: Dr. John Gordon, Dr. Woody Holton, Dr. Bob Kenzer
“Enslaved Revolutionaries: Constitutional Rhetoric of Eighteenth-Century Irish and American Patriots”

Christopher Stiffler, Classical Studies
Mentor: Dr. Julie Laskaris
“The Roman Credit Crisis of 33: A Study of Debt in the Late Republic and Early Empire”

Luke Victor, History
Mentor: Dr. Eric Yellin
“Conflict in Appalachian Identity: The Dreiser-Evans Dispute”

Posted April 23, 2009