On April 25, dozens of teams from the Drew University Action Scholars program presented their year-long presentations, from environmental justice and first-generation college experiences to mental health awareness.
The Ehinger Center was transformed from every corner in The Space, Crawford Hall and the 1867 Lounge. Although known as the Town Hall by the Center of Civic Engagement, these first-year students merged with the Day of Scholars as they displayed their passion for spreading awareness to the community and campus.
Baldwin Honors and Specialized Honors upperclassmen shared their research from their fields of study. Some presentations shown included topics from juror emotions on sentencing decisions to the scientific realm by studying the genetic mutations of Bacillus subtilis. Projects also addressed public health research, the troubled teen industry and social justice in the chemistry curriculum. This event was structured as an open house, with team posters, data visualizations and mini-presentations.
For visitors, it was a chance to learn about the hard work and dedication their peers crafted. It inspires students preparing to complete a thesis or project to view how they could form their research. Whether addressing on-campus environmental concerns to federal government-based ones, the projects on display demonstrated how academic work can serve as a resource for current and future students.
Jodi Velez is a sophomore majoring in Media & Communications and minoring in Marketing.
