By: Sarah Butkovic
Walking into Parmer Hall on the day of the Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Investigations (URSCI) can be a bit overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for.
Clusters of students gather around poster boards, jumping from panel to panel and watching others present their projects.
The rst URSCI session I attended was Fashion I in Parmer 115. Two students, Naomi Rush and Lauryn Sudduth, pitched their ideas for a more forward-thinking, innovative scrub line for upcoming nurses. Rush’s design showcased a sleek, modern take on the traditional scrub with large front pockets and a variation of color. Sudduth revolutionized the typical medical uniform by introducing scrub colors in shades of gemstones and even a removable eece lining for nurses living in colder climates.
The main goal of her line was to be versatile for the working woman in the city, which is why two of her skirt/ dress-based scrubs could be reversed into a dress for a night on the town.
As an English major, I also wanted to note the work done by the URSCI Writing Fellows panel.
Caitlin Moran, who is also an English major and Writing Fellow herself, spoke about what sort of information she was presenting and what she wanted her audience to take away from it.
“We discussed our di erent writing processes,” she said, “and by understanding our individual approaches to writing, we can better understand and serve the needs of our community.”
Moran showcased a website she designed to visually display her writing process while other Fellows opted to use PowerPoints or talk through their essays.
“I really enjoyed the presentation because it sparked discussion with the English faculty in the audience.” She said, “We engaged in a conversation where both parties learned something new from each other, and that moment of connection with professors I respect was the most valuable part of presenting at URSCI.”
No matter what subject or eld you’re interested in, URSCI has it covered. From English to fashion to computer programming, students from all di erent majors can come together to appreciate the hard work put into the projects of their peers.
sbutkovic@my.dom.edu
