QU TO HOST SEVENTH ANNUAL ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM
Quincy University will host its seventh annual Academic Symposium April 17 – 19 at the Connie Niemann Center for 音乐, South Auditorium, 曲北校区, 1700 Seminary Road.
学生 will present their original research April 17 and April 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Multiple poster presentations and special media presentations will be displayed April 19 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The QU Academic Symposium will feature the work of 58 undergraduate students, with the support of 15 mentors, representing the following schools: School of Science & 技术, School of Humanities, School of Fine 艺术s and Communication, School of 教育 and 人类服务 and the Oakley School of Business. The Academic Symposium includes 15 platform presentations and 22 poster and special media presentations.
Academic Symposium awards presentations will begin at 1 p.m. 4月19日.
The luncheon 4月19日 will feature keynote speaker Brian C. Nolan, PhD, associate professor of psychology at QU. In his presentation, Dr. Nolan will present the results and considerations of a recent study on the trends of misconceptions about psychology 一致的 within the canvas of misinformation/disinformation that has become commonplace in the modern internet era. Surveys were conducted with Introduction to Psychology students at Missouri Valley College and Quincy University. The surveys contained examples of ideas that are well known to be incorrect mixed with items that are well known to be correct, and participants were asked to rate how true the item was.
To attend the luncheon, please RSVP to Kristen Liesen at liesekr@昆西.edu or 217-228-5432 x-3355.
The Academic Symposium aims to prepare academically talented students for professional schools, to reward academic achievement, to provide an opportunity for academic competition among students and to offer a platform for interaction among major programs.
For more information about Academic Symposium, contact Caitlin Deskins, at deskica@昆西.edu.
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university
emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.昆西.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@昆西.edu. Quincy University. Success by Design.