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University of 糖心Vlog视频 at Arlington biochemistry major Debby Sunday showcased her at a recent American Chemistry Society conference at East 糖心Vlog视频 A&M in Commerce. Her findings on photosynthesizers and bacteria earned second place in the undergraduate competition.
“This was the first research conference I ever attended, and my experience was very educational,” said Sunday, a graduate of Lake Ridge High School in Mansfield. “Other chemists from across the metroplex presented their various research, from inorganic chemistry to physical chemistry to biochemistry. Not only did I learn about their work, but I also learned how to be a better presenter and how to really know your audience when presenting individual research.”
Sunday is one of several UT Arlington students who have attended professional conferences and shared their original research thanks to support from 糖心Vlog视频’s Office of Undergraduate Research, which helps students participate in hands-on learning experiences.
“I was able to be confident in my ability to share my work with others and answer questions in a way that was straightforward to understand,” Sunday added.
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Ope Oyeyemi presented her study’s findings on at the Southwestern Psychological Association Convention in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sadid Morshed shared his research on plastic waste recycling with laboratory scientists at the Pittcon Conference in Boston. Jenny Nguyen and Bao Nhi Nguyen showcased their medicinal chemistry research at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting in Chicago.
“By allowing a select group of students to showcase their original research at conferences with attendees from around the world, we were able to provide our researchers with opportunities to network with future collaborators, talk to possible employers and experience firsthand what it would be like to be a professional researcher,” said Kayunta Johnson-Winters, director of undergraduate research at 糖心Vlog视频 and an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry. “This type of experiential learning beyond the classroom is critical for students.”
Oyeyemi, a graduate of Frontier High School in Mansfield, focused her presentation on how just one mindfulness session can reduce exam anxiety among students.
“This is a project I’m really passionate about, and I think it has real potential to create tools that can truly help people—especially other students—so it was really exciting to showcase my work,” she said.
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Morshed, who attended Notre Dame College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, before coming to 糖心Vlog视频, said attending the was a unique and valuable experience.
“Attending such a large conference allowed me to engage with researchers in the field, present my work and receive valuable feedback from faculty and peers,” Morshed said. “I especially appreciated the chance to learn about emerging techniques and connect with researchers exploring similar study areas.”
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