SELINSGROVE - Three local students presented the results of their research and extended coursework at Susquehanna University's Senior Scholars Day on April 20.
Jacob Mowery, of Shamokin, presented "Stopping the Cycle: The Rise of Shamokin's Minor Hospital," which was supervised by Dr. Karol Weaver.
Mowery, a 2007 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, is a son of Penny Mowery.
Krystin Shadle, of Coal Township, presented "Gender and Moderator Effects in Experimental Auctions," which was supervised by Dr. Matthew Rousu.
Shadle, a 2007 graduate of Shamokin Area High School, is a daughter of Karen Zartman, of Coal Township, and Bruce Shadle, of Trabuco Canyon, Calif.
Kyle Stavinski, of Elysburg, presented "Volunteerism as Related to Learning Styles, Empathy and Kindness," which was supervised by Dr. Barbara Lewis.
Stavinski, a 2008 graduate of Southern Columbia Area High School, is a son of Corey and Greg Stavinski.
A tradition for more than 30 years, Senior Scholars Day provides an opportunity for Susquehanna students doing research or other scholarly or creative projects to present the results of their work to the public. It also gives the campus community an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those students' accomplishments at Susquehanna. The sessions featured more than 70 presentations from more than 100 students in a variety of academic programs.