COST Research Day

More than 80 students from 11 fields of study in Bloomsburg University’s College of Science and Technology showcased with their work in the Andruss Library throughout the day on a wide range of topics, from Cosmic Ray Activity at the Dusk of the 24th Solar Cycle to Evaluating the Neurological Phenotype of 15q13.3 Deletions.

Research Day began in the morning with candidates for the Doctor of Nursing Practice exhibiting their work, and continued with a poster session in the Harvey A. Andruss Library where 58 students presented their research and were judged by a panel of alumni and faculty.

Duane Greenly ’72 of Stella Point Capital gave the keynote address The Importance of Search in Research, where he highlighted the importance of curiosity in research and experiences that lie outside the academic classroom.

“Research Day embodies two primary elements of the scientific enterprise: inquiry and communication” explained Robert Aronstam, dean of the College of Science and Technology. “Science is not an academic subject, knowledge, or even truth; rather, it is an iterative process of observation, experimentation, and hypothesis formation and by which we advance our understanding of the world around us.”

COST Research Days is part of the Professional U experience, which connects students with alumni, employers, and opportunities that integrate academics with experiential learning. Through professional development experiences, students build the skills and confidence that prepare them for personal and professional success in an increasingly complex global environment.