About 30 instructors signed up in advance for their students to receive extra credit for evaluating three oral or poster presentations. Students turned in about 1,000 evaluations during the day-long forum.
Stacia Miller, assistant professor of kinesiology, said, “The extra credit helps to create a buzz around campus about the event. The students who are presenting have put so much into their projects and they deserve the recognition and interest that we are able to create by providing extra credit. Beyond that we are able to expose so many students to the idea of research and creativity. The exposure that we are providing is important to our goals for undergraduate research on this campus.”
Letreanna Jackson, curriculum and assessment graduate student, said, “I wanted extra credit, just in case I needed the extra boost. Finals are coming up and I might have a bad day.”
Aaron Devaul, psychology sophomore, said, “I’m doing extra credit for historical geology. I’m actually interested in research so I wanted to come out and see if there is anything cool. I might want to do it (research project) in the future.”
Jonte Davis, biology sophomore, said, “I wanted to get more points in the class to get an A in chemistry.”
Hindowa Momoh, psychology sophomore, said, “I wanted to get extra credit for my history class.”
Michelle Krezonoski, biology senior, said, “My A&P 2 class ended early so I wanted to come out and get extra credit for my A&P 1 class. I already have good grades but I am interested in the different projects, because I am a biology major.”
Dineko Bethel, radiologic sciences sophomore, said, “I am getting extra credit for my Intro to radiologic sciences class. I want to improve my grade in the class.”
Ariel Kerr, criminal justice sophomore, said, “I’m doing extra credit for History. I’m interested in the different projects, but I also want to improve my grade. My friend wanted me to do a research project with her, and now I’m thinking about it.”
Christian Honkomp, English junior, said, “I wanted to see different posters of different people, because they put a lot of work into it and someone should see it. I’m getting extra credit for my A&P and educational psychology class.”
Chrysa Jacobs, art freshman, said, “I’m getting extra credit for my intro to biology class. I was attracted to the presentation about airplanes. I’m doing extra credit to improve my grades.”
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