Students in the Drake University Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI) will host a one-day event that will showcase the breadth of research across several disciplines. Guest presenters include neighboring colleges and universities as well as metro area high school students.
The 15th annual DUCURS event is free and open to the public between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday April 12. The event’s keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Stone, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Iowa. Other speakers include Provost Mattison who will give the welcome remarks and President Martin who will give remarks on STEM at Drake during the luncheon.
The day’s events will be held in the Olmsted Center and will begin with registration at 8 a.m. in the second floor lobby. The welcome address and keynote address will be in Sussman Theater; oral presentations and poster presentations will be on the third level of Olmsted Center.
The day will conclude with the presentation of awards for the best poster and best oral presentation in Parents Hall South. Everyone is welcome to attend. View the event agenda.
— John N. Gitua, College of Arts and Sciences