Lanessa Baker presents research project at Academy of Science annual meeting

2012 Jul 19

Seven students from Upper Iowa University, including Lanessa Baker of Hedrick, IA, presented their research projects at the Iowa Academy of Science annual meeting in Mason City recently. Undergraduate research allows students to apply their scientific knowledge to an area of their interest while gaining relevant employment skills.

Baker presented on the topic of evaluation and recommendations for Upper Iowa University's Zinita B. Graff Memorial Garden to become a monarch butterfly habitat.

The student projects were completed under the advisement of Dr. Jennifer Stoffel, Dr. Katherine McCarville and Dr. Aaron Haines. Poster or oral presentations were also given by Upper Iowa faculty Barb Ehlers, Dr. Katherine McCarville and Dr. Aaron Haines. Breina Burgin, an alumna, was also at the Academy meeting to present her current masters research at Iowa State University, Ames.

About Upper Iowa University

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to nearly 6,800 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.