
Three Undergraduate Research Conference attendees observe a student’s research poster presentation Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

– Ridwan Jojo, right, points at his research project results in the South Wiekamp Hall Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

Sarah Ratkiewicz, middle, speaks with two observers on her research of “Realism and Metaphor in Batman Graphic Novels Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

Kelsey Cataldo, left, presents her work on exploring the implicit and explicit perceptions of ageism Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

Poster presentations line the walls of the South Wiekamp Hall where students talk about their research endeavors with guests Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

Michaela Kapala, right, refers to the results of her research into the stress accrued by visiting the dentist Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

Six presenters gather together at the Undergraduate Research Conference Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

Students, staff, and faculty gather on the second floor of the Student Activities Center for a luncheon celebrating the undergraduate researchers on their hard work Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

Co-Editors of the Undergraduate Research Journal pose for a picture at the luncheon in the Student Activities Center Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/Bri Schmitt).

The collection of undergraduate and graduate research journals were available to presenters free of charge throughout the day Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/ Sarah Cawthon)

Prof. Jamie Smith, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Undergraduate Research Conference Chair, congratulated students on their hard work and accomplishments during the luncheon Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/ Sarah Cawthon).

Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Jann Joseph, spoke about her excitement for undergraduate research and congratulated students on their accomplishments during the luncheon Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/ Sarah Cawthon)

Presenter, Gabrielle Riland, discusses how individual personalities have a large bearing over the choices we have during her research presentation Friday, April 17, 2015. (Photo/ Sarah Cawthon).