Virtual Student Symposium on the Environment
The Student Symposium on the Environment is hosted each December by Westminster College to highlight environmental study, research, artistic expression, and service work being done by students in the region. Individual, group, and class projects are welcome. 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.
2020 Award Winners
Ecosystem Investigations ~ Best Video
Nicholas Leo & Gena Carter, Chatham University
“Stream health assessment of the Buffalo Creek watershed through macroinvertebrate sampling”
Adviser: Dr. Ryan Utz
Ecosystem Investigations ~ Honorable Mention
Erin Ward, Blaine Sorrick, Taylor Williams, Grace Snyder, Victoria Lisbon, & John Cybak, Westminster College
“The Effects of Heavy Metals on Soil Macroinvertebrates at an Abandoned Pittsburgh Steel Mill”
Advisers: Dr. Patrick Krantz & Dr. Diana Ortiz
Environmental Education ~ Best Video
Taylor Williams, Westminster College
“Lawrence County Community Action Partnership Ag Lab Internship”
Adviser: Dr. Kerri Duerr
Environmental Education ~ Honorable Mention
Zoe Husnick, Duquesne University
“Little Sewickley Creek Methods to Measure Sediment INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO”
Advisers: Dr. Brady Porter and Dr. Elizabeth Dakin
Business, Policy, Society ~ Best Video
Nicole Mackenstein, Dan Ritter, Zach Ramfos, & Michaela Hays, Westminster College
Advisers: Dr. Helen Boylan, Mr. Brian Petrus, & Dr. Alison DuBois
Business, Policy, Society ~ Honorable Mention
Gabbey Cionni, Hannah Pursel, Sean Davis, & Brock Barrett, Westminster College
Advisers: Dr. Helen Boylan, Mr. Brian Petrus, & Dr. Alison DuBois
Viewers’ Choice Award ~ Best Video
Sierra Earle, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
“Diatom diversity, abundance, and richness variation among four different habitat types”
Adviser: Dr. Holly Travis
Viewers’ Choice Award ~ Honorable Mention
Erika Caldro, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
“Effects and Recovery of Sewickley Creek Watershed from Acid Mine Drainage”
Adviser: Dr. Timothy Savisky