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Show Growing fair presents students' research Undergraduate Research Fair scheduled for April 18 Sara Herrmann Staff Writer On April 18, Westminster students will present research projects as part of the Undergraduate Research Fair in the Jewett Center. All majors and grade levels are welcomed to participate and encouraged to apply. The application deadline was April 4, but late applications will be accepted on a space available basis. In 2001, with the help of Westminster faculty and staff, the first Undergraduate Research Fair was held in the Foster Faculty Lounge. The fair was originally specific to the School of Arts and Sciences, but over the years has extended to students from the Schools of Business, Education and Nursing. The fair started as an intimate affair and has blossomed to occupy nearly all the space available in the Jewett Center. Last years fair included fifty entries and more than one hundred students. Even more participants are expected at this years event. "I'm always impressed by our students' work." from the conference she attended in London. She said that in the London conference there were people who specialized in microbiology and knew what she was talking about. At Westminster, though, Riddle said she had to explain more but said Its refreshing to explain research. Tim Dolan, director of national fellowships and undergraduate research, said that the Undergraduate Research Fair is a showcase for research that has happened over the course of the academic year. According to Dolan, it used to be that research was mainly done by graduate students. Within the last 10 years there has been a large push to get undergraduates to do research at Westminster. The Undergraduate Research Fair provides students hands-o- n experience and the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Mary Jane Chase, said, You have to actually get in there and do the thing. According to Chase, the research fair is beneficial in several ways to students careers. She said, It gives students the opportunity to build their skills. Chase and Dolan both agreed that the Undergradu ate Research Fair is good practice, helps the students familiarize themselves with professors and is a good way to display their research in front of an audience. An addition this year is that the Senior Art Exhibit will coincide with the Undergraduate Research Fair. Those attending the fair may view the art exhibits. In one year, during spring 2009, Westminster will host the Utah College Undergraduate Research (UCUR). UCUR is statewide, and schools from across Utah will travel to Westminster to hold a combined Undergraduate Research Fair. Im always impressed by our students work, said Chase. Chase and Dolan encourage students to apply or to even come on down during the fair. Its very interesting to hear what students have to say, she said. I would certainly encourage undergraduates to participate," Dolan said. Its worth going to. His office is located in Nightingale Hall, and he can be reached at (801) 832-232- 7. Dolan will assist in setting students set up for the fair, and also identifies scholarships and fellowships that may tie in with students research. Mary Jane Chase The Undergraduate Research Fair consists of two types of presentations. The informal presentation offers students the opportunity to present posters and explain their research to people walking through the event. Ad- - ' ditionally, there is a formal presentation where students research presentations to a classroom give audience. Two steps constitute the application process. First, a student must have a research project that they are ' able to present. Second, a student must obtain approval from a faculty member. Senior Misty Riddle, a biology major and chemistry minor, has participated in the Undergraduate Research Fair three times. Its good for practice, Riddle said, explaining that the fair builds presentation and communication skills. Over the past several years, Riddle has attended numerous Undergraduate Research Fairs and, in September 2007, went to London to present her research on microbes in brine shrimp from the Great Salt Lake. According to Riddle, the Undergraduate Research Fair held at Westminster is a lot different 20-min- ute Metal legend plays at new Salt Lake City venue Trevor Hale Daily Utah Chronicle (U. Utah) 43 SALT LAKE CITY - Steve Austin (not the WWE wrestler) has been a prominent force in the (U-WIR- E) metal and hardcore scene for well over 15 years now. Hes lent his knowledge, talent and unique musical vision to numerous bands, producing albums for acts as diverse as Lamb of God, Converge, Bane and The Dead KenncdysJello Biafra. .While that alone would seem to be an above-averacareer in the music industry, thats not all Austin has accomplished. His band, Today is the Day, has been releasing great record after great record since 1993. 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