7 Participate in National Undergraduate Research Conference

Seven undergraduate students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln participated in the National Conference for Undergraduate Research April 15-17 at Indianapolis.

The conference brought together students involved in scholarly and artistic activities representing a range of disciplines including creative arts, mathematics, business, social science, humanities, physical and life sciences, natural resources and engineering, among others. Participants came from more than 300 colleges and universities representing almost every state in the nation.

Since its inception in 1987, the conference has become a major annual event drawing more than 2,000 undergraduates, faculty, and administrators to hear and discuss undergraduate creative and scholarly work by means of topical sessions of 15-minute oral presentations, interdisciplinary poster sessions, artistic performances and visual art exhibits.

Following is a list of UNL students who participated. All are participants in the university's undergraduate research program, UCARE (Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences), sponsored by the Pepsi Endowment Committee and Program of Excellence funds. Information includes the student's academic major, presentation title or topic, and faculty sponsor.

NEBRASKA

Lincoln: Christina Dorsey, psychology and ethnic studies, "An Assessment of the Needs of African American Adolescent Fathers" (oral presentation), Marcella Raffaelli, associate professor of psychology and ethnic studies.

Neligh: Krista Robbins, art and art history, "Exploring Gender Roles and Popular Culture" (oral presentation), Sandra Williams, assistant professor of art and art history.

Norfolk: Josh Scheffler, mechanical engineering, "Novel Nanoscale Electron Research Method for Advanced Magnetic Materials" (oral presentation), Brian Robertson, associate professor of mechanical engineering.

Omaha: Kelly Danaher, psychology, paper examining personality measures and cognitive tasks in females, Marc Kiviniemi, assistant professor of psychology; David Orreck, architecture/interior design, "Redesigning Architectural Education" (oral presentation), Mark Hinchman, assistant professor of architecture.

ELSEWHERE

Des Moines, Iowa: Kristi White, psychology, "Personal Distress Experiences and Adult Couple Functioning" (poster), David DiLillo, assistant professor of psychology.

Ideal, S.D.: Trent Blare, agricultural economics, "Implications of a New World Trade Organization Agreement upon U.S. Grain and Oilseed Producers" (oral presentation), David Rapkin, associate professor of political science.

CONTACT: Laura Damuth, Undergraduate Studies, (402) 472-5024