Student research goes center stage at annual symposium [Video]

Florida State University undergraduates were in the spotlight Tuesday with more than 350 students presenting original research or creative works at the 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

“Undergraduate research speaks to the core mission of Florida State University and is a key component of the university’s new strategic plan,” said FSU Provost Sally McRorie. “These students are conducting groundbreaking work in partnership with our talented faculty that pushes their disciplines further.”

To participate in the event, students had to apply by submitting an abstract explaining their work — conducted under the supervision of a Florida State University faculty member or doctoral students — and findings to FSU’s Office of Undergraduate Research. This year’s application yielded presentations on sexual cyberbullying, the treatment of gypsies, Alzheimer’s disease and the ancient use of freshwater mollusks.

“Today we’re seeing all the hard work that students have put into their research and creative projects,” said …