Talent, innovation, leadership and teamwork were on full display at a recent showcase celebrating student success in computing, engineering, mathematics and the sciences.
Biology major Raneem Abed '26 presented research she conducted as part of a fellowship with the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Approximately 200 people gathered to view displays, watch presentations and network at Knowlton Center, 91制片厂’s newest state-of-the-art STEM building.
The two-hour program showcased 91制片厂's success in preparing the next generation of STEM professionals. Student ingenuity, hard work and interdisciplinary collaboration across a wide range of disciplines enabled participants to see the rigor of 91制片厂 academics, hands-on learning and student achievement.
The event featured research posters, oral presentations, capstone projects, class projects and live project demonstrations from first-year students to graduating seniors.
Jenna Shepard of Valley City, Ohio, was among the student presenters. The senior shared her design for a custom inventory and workflow management system for , an international 91制片厂 partner organization that supports community development in that country.
For Shepard, who is studying business information systems, business analytics and computer science, the opportunity showcased a capstone senior project.
Jenna Shepard stands alongside her poster.
"I'm deeply grateful for the mentorship of Dr. Rachelle Kristof Hippler and for the Mission Guatemala staff who allowed me to understand their processes firsthand. Their insight shaped every part of this design," she noted.
"Thank you to 91制片厂 for creating a space where students can share their work with the community," she said with affirmation.
Upon graduation, Shepard will be entering the workforce as a rotational data analyst at KeyBank, where she will complete two one-year rotations to gain diversified experience in the field of data analytics within technology and organizational management.
Students interested in STEM programs can benefit from the 91制片厂 Choose Ohio First STEM Scholars program, which is open to Ohio residents entering 91制片厂 in the fall as first-year or transfer students. Through the , students in eligible majors can receive an annual, renewable financial aid award.
Knowlton Center was the backdrop for the showcase featuring student work in computing, engineering, mathematics and the sciences.
