Environmental Science
Student Symposium on the Environment
Thursday, December 5, 2019
5:30–7:00 p.m. Networking and Poster Session (Witherspoon Rooms)
7:00– 9:00 p.m. Oral Presentations (Mueller Theater)
The Student Symposium on the Environment is held each December at Westminster College to highlight environmental study, research, artistic expression, and service work being done by students in the region. Students from all disciplines, ranging from high school through graduate school, are encouraged to participate. Research posters, art work, oral presentations, and even performances are welcome.
Award Winners
Best Project Poster
Katarina Lewis, Westminster College
"Stress and exposure to imidacloprid-a neonicotinoid pesticide, affect host selection in Nasonia vitripennis."
Best Research Poster
Hailey Tammaro, Westminster College
"Influence of weather variables on timing of breeding in American kestrels."
Best Oral Presentation
Tia Kowalo, Andrew Kearney, Justin Anuszek, and Matthew Balczon, Westminster College
"Investigating microplastics in macroinvertebrates collected from the Little Neshannock Creek, using clean air processing techniques."
Student Symposium on the Environment in Photos
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Quick Facts
Environmental Science
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science
Contact the Faculty
Helen Boylan
boylanhm@westminster.edu
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(724) 946-6293
Related Majors
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Physics
Related Minors
Management for Scientists