Shrewsbury Residents Present At Assumption's Research Symposium

Shrewsbury MA

16 September, 2021

1:09 PM

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SHREWSBURY, MA — Over the summer, 19 Assumption students collaborated with faculty to conduct research relevant to their individual fields of study ranging from cancer research to adolescent behavioral studies. The students presented their original research projects during a Summer Scholars Research Symposium on Sept. 8. Mollie Magner, of Shrewsbury, a member of the Class of 2022, presented "Desmid Communities in NH Wetlands Do Not Show a Strong Relationship with Water Chemistry." Kaitlin Durkin, of Shrewsbury, also a member of the Class of 2022, presented "Teen Dating Experiences and Help-Seeking Behaviors." The summer research projects are funded by the D'Amour Summer Scholars Research Program, the Honors Program, the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences and the Neuroscience Program. Assumption University in Worcester, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is New England's premier university for high-quality education, integrating career preparation and education of the whole person, drawing upon the best in the rich and centuries-long tradition of Catholic higher education.