WORCESTER, MA — More than 100 students, including two Wilmington students, presented an original academic research project at Assumption College’s 22nd Annual Undergraduate Symposium, held April 18-19 on the College’s Worcester Campus.
The undergraduate symposium highlights the research and scholarly achievements of Assumption students, working in collaboration with dedicated faculty mentors. These collaborations represent a model for integrating teaching, original research, and peer review in promoting intellectual development and professional growth. The symposium provides the campus community with the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of, and applaud, the individual and collective accomplishments of the College’s faculty and students.
Wilmington students who presented research at the Symposium included:
Patrick Giroux, a member of the class of 2016, presented his research project “Millennials in the Workplace”. Giroux looked at the 54 million adults between the ages of 18 and 34 living in the United States, one-third of the American workforce, and attempted to ascertain their expectations and desires regarding employment. He also looked at how companies are adapting to this generation’s desire to leave their mark in the workplace.
Sarah Johansson, a member of the class of 2016, presented her research project “Uses of Twitter and Citizen Journalism: A Comparison of September 11th Terrorist Attacks and the Boston Marathon Bombings”. Johansson’s honors thesis examined the relationship between professional journalists and citizen journalists, focusing on the influence of Twitter. Using interviews from a selection of broadcast and print journalists, she investigated how professional journalists use Twitter and citizen journalists’ reports in everyday news production, using news organizations’ coverage of the September 11th terrorist attacks (2001) and the Boston Marathon Bombings (2013) as examples.
“The Symposium is, for me, an occasion of great pride-pride in our students, of course, but also in our faculty who generously donate their time, attention, and expertise to ensure the intellectual development of their students,” said Louise Carroll Keeley, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Assumption College. “It has become one of my favorite parts of the semester.”
About Assumption College
Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption in Worcester, Mass., Assumption College offers 43 majors and 48 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional studies, through an educational experience grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition coupled with professional programs. The curriculum enables students to gain a depth and breadth of knowledge that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment. Students become engaged participants in Assumption’s classic liberal arts education – exploring new ideas and making connections across disciplines. To prepare for the workforce, students learn cutting-edge theory and best practices, and development excellent communication and critical-analysis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for their thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information, please visit http://www.assumption.edu.
(NOTE: The above press release is from Assumption College via Merit.)
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