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The Delphian May 8, 2017 The Voice of the Students Volume 72, Issue 12 14th Annual Research Conference Features High-Impact Learning At the end of the Research Conference, all of the award winners and honorable mentions took to the stage to be recognized for their incredible work. Photo provided by Adelphi University at Florida State University. The title of his nice to be able to do the same among peers only more students, but more represen- BY EMILY ELEFONTE talk was “Birdsong and Human Language” and professors,” said Amanda Goodwin, a tation among various Adelphi programs On Tuesday, April 25, Adelphi and touched upon the effects of distraction graduate student in psychology. and majors. This year, an invitation was hosted its 14th Annual Adelphi Research and interference on cognitive and linguistic Goodwin displayed and ex- extended to the English Department for Conference, an event dedicated to show- processing and retention. Upon concluding plained her presentation of trauma expo- the first time. casing the intellectual achievements, re- remarks, the group dispersed and students sure and its effects on anxiety, resilience “For some reason, in our cul- search and endeavors of both faculty and began preparing their presentations. and interpersonal problems. Goodwin ture, creative writing isn’t often classed students. The conference was character- went on to say that she was appreciative with research,” said Assistant Professor ized by diverse submissions that spanned that she had professors at Adelphi who Katherine Hill of the English Depart- all disciplines, including life sciences, pushed her to participate in the confer- ment. “Instead, poetry is personal. Fic- physical sciences, social sciences, nursing, “I think it’s really ence. She said she believed this was be- tion is fun. But what we often forget is humanities and the arts. The event was cause professors at Adelphi are always how much study these arts require.” planned and executed by the Conference awesome that Adelphi focused on how to get students to graduate Hill, who served as a faculty Committee, which consisted of Laura E. gives us this opportunity school and their professional career rather adviser for the occasion, expressed thrill Brumariu, PhD, of the Gordon F. Derner than if a student gets there. and pride to see her students demonstrat- Institute of Advanced Psychological Stud- because for some of us, Although many exhibits con- ing their creative writing skills and grasp ies, and Matthew Wright, PhD, of the De- sisted of typical research, such as statis- of English language. partment of Physics. Their efforts were we go across the nation tics, data and evaluations, there were also At the end of the day, 232 stu- also supported by an extensive group of presenting and it’s nice a great number of artistic presentations. dents were evaluated on their presenta- advisers and faculty reviewers. Laura Rempel, a junior graphic design ma- tions and findings by a team of 51 faculty, The event began at 9 am with an to be able to do the same jor, displayed her work of creating stamps staff and administrators. Forty students address from President Christine Riordan, for the “Made in America Movement” by received first-place awards and a num- who described the day as a “hallmark of among peers and including pieces of real jean material in ber of honorable mentions were named. the university;” an example of high-im- professors.” her display. However, for those who did not place, pact learning or more commonly, learning “It’s interesting for us [graphic the day seemed to still be a rewarding by doing. She stated that she was confident design majors] because our work is a professional experience. In the spirit of that the research completed by students All students are encouraged to lot more focused on the process and less Adelphi values, it was a chance for indi- would not only make them stand out, but participate in Research Day, and for those about intensive research,” said Rempel. vidual students to not only explore their also shine as they furthered their education who do, it was far more than a day off from “We are showing how we chose fonts and talents and passions, but to learn how to and careers. classes. how we design on a small scale in a way present them to others. Her speech was followed by “I think it’s really awesome that that people can still understand our narra- For a listing of students who re- Keynote Speaker Leonard L. LaPointe, a Adelphi gives us this opportunity because tives and components clearly.” ceived first-place awards and honorable Francis Eppes Distinguished Professor in for some of us, we go across the nation pre- The Research Conference has mentions, visit: aurc.adelphi.edu/award- Communication Sciences and Disorders senting (or outside of the school) and it’s grown over the years to incorporate not winners/2017-award-winners. 2 • May 8, 2017 NEWS The Delphian A Word from the Editor Well, it’s hard to believe, but the semester is almost over, which means that it’s the end of the line for me. After two amazing years as editor-in-chief and Editor-in-Chief Volume 72 four great years being a student at Adelphi University, I’m proud to look back at all Bryan Grilli Issue 12 that The Delphian has been able to accomplish since I’ve been part of the staff in some capacity. I’ve had an incredible time serving as editor for these last two years News Editor Earle Hall Media Center and getting to meet so many new and fascinating people, as well as work with and Gabrielle Deonath One South Avenue interview them. Garden City, NY 11530 “The Word from the Editor” has always been quite a challenge for me Editorials Editor because it’s no easy feat trying figure out where to begin, where to end and how Brian Jennings HOW TO REACH US to connect everything that an issue has to offer. However, I am finding this one is proving to not be quite as difficult to generate. 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