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"Working with Dr. Chaiken and the other anthropology faculty has allowed me to build a sense of professionalism as an undergraduate that I never imagined I would receive. Not only was the position of research assistant for Dr. Chaiken a great way to build my resume, but it also gave me the chance to enhance my skills as a student anthropologist. Out of the study we did on cooking habits, I have created my own independent study project to research the food selections that students make in the cafeteria on campus. Being able to conduct my own research project as an undergraduate is an incredible opportunity for which I am extremely grateful. The individual attention that the anthropology department provides is second to none, and am confident my experiences here will serve me well as I continue my education and follow my career path."

Laura Cramer, Class of 2002
Student Congress President

Recent Conferences, Presentations and Publications by RECHC Students

Conferences:

  • Nov. 2000: Laura Cramer & Brandy Wiltsey, American Anthropological Association, National Conference, San Francisco, CA.
  • Oct. 2000: Letty Reichart, Brandy Wiltsey, Chrysa Malosh, Angie Swartz, Brieta Dougherty-Brill, Jen Ruelens, Abby Brewer, Megan Dively, Carly Weissinger, Cat Lem, Micah Savidge, Jessica Griffith, Jes Bowman, Katie Blehi, Jason Brown, Jessica Kalivoda, Forrest Lehman, Eric Boyer, Joanna Ender, Erin Winebark, Shauna Doyle, Jen Aaron, Kristen Stake, Ryan Rearick, Anna Nadgrodkiewicz, Jessica Donald, Nikki Garlick; National Collegiate Honors Council National Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Oct. 2000: Kirk Boyle, Erica Getting, Dan Mrozowski, Kelly Jean Norris. Seventeenth Annual National Conference on Peer Tutoring and Writing. North Andover, MA.
  • Sept. 2000: Chrysa Malosh at American Chemical Society National Conference, Connecticut.
  • Spring 2000: Brandy Wiltsey at SSHE Undergrad Conference
  • April 2000: Chrysa Malosh, Intercollegiate Student Conference in Chemistry, Bloomsburg PA. (Chrysa's research w. Dr. Wood received Second Place in the Organic Chemistry division, beating out entries from Franklin & Marshall, U. of Del. & others.)

Presentations:

  • Nov. 2000: "The Death of Cooking," co-presentors: Dr. Miriam Chaiken & Laura Cramer. Presented at AAA National Conference in SF, CA.
  • Oct. 2000: "Halogenation of Selected Aromatic Compounds Utilizing Supported Reagents and Microwave Irradiations." (Poster) Chrysa Malosh. NCHC National Convention, D.C.
  • Oct. 2000: "North American Bank Swallow Study." (Poster) Letty Reichart. NCHC National Convention, D.C.
  • Oct 2000: "Mother Daughter Communication." (Poster) Brandy Wiltsey. NCHC National Convention, D.C.
  • Oct 2000: "The Role of Memory in Two Post-War Polish Poets." (Round table discussion) Anna Nadgrodkiewicz. NCHC National Convention, D.C.
  • Oct 2000: "Using Study Abroad to Enhance the Honors Experience." (Panel presentation) Chrysa Malosh, Catherine Lem, Carly Weissinger, Brandy Wiltsey. NCHC National Convention, D.C.
  • Oct 2000: "Asking the Right Questions." (Panel presentation) Jen Ruelens, Nikki Garlick NCHC National Convention, D.C.
  • Oct 2000: "An Internship Can Make the Difference." (Panel Presentation) Eric Boyer, Dorry Altman, Jessica Kalivoda
  • Oct. 2000: "Keynote address." (Panel presentation) Kirk Boyle, Erica Getting, Dan Mrozowski, Kelly Jean Norris. Seventeenth Annual National Conference on Peer Tutoring and Writing. North Andover, MA.
  • Sept 2000: Chrysa Malosh at American Chemical Society National Conference
  • Spring 2000: Chrysa Malosh at Sigma Xi Undergraduate Poster Presentation
  • Spring 2000: Phil Heinz at Sigma Xi Undergraduate Poster Presentation
  • Spring 2000: Brandy Wiltsey, Barbi Malinky, at SSHE Undergrad Anthro Conference
  • Spring 2000: Erica Getting, Dan Mrozowski, at IUP Undergrad English Conference

Publications:
  • "The Death of Cooking," co-authors: Dr. Miriam Chaiken & Laura Cramer. Paper presented at AAA National Conference in SF, CA.
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