LAMONI – Graceland University student scholars from a variety of academic disciplines were selected to present their research and work to an audience of fellow students, faculty and visitors.
Benjamin Landers of Creston was selected for a poster presentation in science and math titled, “The Synthesis of a Novel Alpha-2 Anesthetic.”
Austin Halls of Murray was selected for an oral presentation in business titled, “Operations Management: Swarm Inn Kaizen.”
The goal of the annual event is to develop a culture of high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities. The showcase is an opportunity for students and professors to professionally demonstrate their scholarly works for the entire campus to see and enables all schools to see each other’s work in one place. Scholarly works are represented by posters, presentations, demonstrations, senior projects, art shows, musical instrument recitals and more.
The keynote speaker for the 2016 Scholars’ Showcase was Graceland alumnus Roger D. Launius, who is senior curator in the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where he was division chair from 2003 to 2007. Between 1990 and 2002, he served as chief historian of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Graceland University is a liberal arts university located in Lamoni and is sponsored by Community of Christ. For more information, visit www.graceland.edu.