By Liz Leitch

Athens, OHIO – NQPI graduate students and postdoctoral fellows presented their research at Ohio University’s 6th annual Research and Creative Activity fair on May 3, 2007 at the Convocation Center.  Participants from NQPI included students from the departments of biochemistry, physics and astronomy, engineering and biological sciences.
 
“This is the unique event at Ohio University for students to present their research findings,” said Danda Acharya, a graduate student who placed first in one of the physics and astronomy grading sessions.  “It is also a great opportunity to understand other student's research.  You can see and feel how important the research is.”

Close to 500 groups presented their research in diverse areas such as engineering, art and theater.  Posters, demonstrations and films were judged by a panel of 90 Ohio University faculty and staff and six community leaders.  Participants were awarded first and second prizes worth up to $400

Other NQPI winners include Yeliz Celik and Saima Khan of physics and astronomy, and Alyssa Thomas of chemistry and biochemistry.

The fair, which nearly doubled in size from last year, is sponsored in part by the Office of the Vice President for Research.