Reflecting on the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at Florida Atlantic

On Friday, April 5th, 2024, the FAU community gathered at the College of Business Executive Education Schmidt Family Complex, for the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium with opening remarks from Dean, Dan Gropper. The event showcased the extensive research efforts of undergraduate students from all disciplines, colleges, and campuses, highlighting the importance of inquiry and innovation in academic growth.

Throughout the day, 32 talented participants from the College of Business delivered 18 compelling presentations across 4 categories, all under the guidance of 7 devoted mentors representing 4 different departments. 

Accounting: Anna Agapova

Economics: Department Chair, Monica Escaleras, & Eric Levy 

Health Administration: Program Director, Pierre Alexandre, & Judy Monestime

Management: William Paczkowski

Marketing: Eileen Acello

The event featured both oral/performing arts presentations as well as poster and visual displays, offering students a platform to demonstrate their research skills and engage in meaningful discussions about their findings.

We were thrilled to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our students in a range of categories, specifically highlighting their achievements in both the Oral/Performing Arts presentations and the Poster presentations. These recognitions underscored the diverse talents and deep academic dedication of our students, showcasing their ability to communicate complex ideas creatively and effectively in different formats.

Business, Marketing, Finance & Public Administration - Oral/Performing Arts

1st Place  

Student Presenter: Adin Garbowit, College of Business

Faculty Mentors: Eric Levy, & Monica Escaleras, College of Business

Presentation Title: Tailored Temptations: Your Take on Personalized Advertising

2nd Place   

Student Presenter: Vedaant Mutha, College of Business

Faculty Mentors: Eric Levy, & Monica Escaleras, College of Business

Presentation Title: Healthcare Accessibility: Bridging the Gaps Towards Better Health

Cross Disciplinary Projects - Oral/Performing Arts

1st Place    

Student Presenter: Pranav Jambulingam, College of Business

Faculty Mentors: Eric Levy, & Monica Escaleras, College of Business

Presentation Title: The Public Perception of AI Integration in Healthcare: A Survey Study on US Citizens

Business, Marketing, Finance & Public Administration – Poster Presentation Session l

1st Place

Student Presenters: Anjali Kamath, & Annelise Bontemps Verret, College of Business

Faculty Mentors: Pierre Alexandre, & Judy Monestime, College of Business

Presentation Title: Meaningful Use (MU) Rates of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Socio-economically Disadvantaged Areas

As we reflect on the success of this year's symposium, we are inspired by the passion and dedication of our student researchers. Their work not only contributes to the academic community but also prepares them for future challenges in their respective fields. We look forward to continuing to foster a culture of research and inquiry that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and creativity. Congratulations once again to all participants and mentors. Your hard work and dedication continue to make the FAU Undergraduate Research Symposium a beacon of academic excellence and innovation here at Florida Atlantic.

The symposium would not have been possible without the generous contributions of Dr. Eric H. Shaw, Emeritus Professor at the College of Business, who provided cash awards for the first-place winners in the oral presentation categories. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Shaw for his ongoing support of our undergraduate research initiatives.

We would also like to recognize the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) as they remain committed to supporting and expanding undergraduate research across all colleges and campuses. OURI offers a range of university-wide programs such as undergraduate research grants, annual symposia, undergraduate research journals, LEARN programs, prestigious fellowships and scholarships, and an undergraduate research certificate.

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