Radford student showcase research, creative endeavors

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The Radford University Office of Undergraduate Research (OURS) sponsored the 4th Winter CARD, or Creative Activities and Research Days Nov. 29 through Dec. 2.

Working closely with faculty and other students during the fall semester, undergraduate students solved wicked problems we face in society and on our planet. Students presented their research projects through poster projects or orally to an audience. Participants included:

Amber Gordon of Rural Retreat who created What’s Holding Women Back? An Analysis of Efforts to Create Equity for Women in STEM;

Lauren Stuart of Rural Retreat presented An Examination of the Impact of Ankle Fusion Surgery in a Softball Athlete and The Impact of the FDA Black Box Warning on Fluoroquinolone Prescription Rates in a Southwestern Virginia Medical Practice

Skyler Petty of Austinville preesented Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Deeper Understanding of the Etiology,

Jamar Banks of Wytheville presented Addressing Food Insecurity and Resources to Aid Hunger,

Emily Midkiff of Max Meadows presented Trends in Support for Abortions,

Autumn Dillow of Wytheville presented Trends In Positive Views of Women Politicians,

Andrew McGee of Wytheville presented State Taxation of Marijuana

William Norford of Wytheville presented The Impact of the FDA Black Box Warning on Fluoroquinolone Prescription Rates in a Southwestern Virginia Medical Practice,

Sydney Underwood of Max Meadows presented the Comparison of Pollen Samples from Two Species,

Miranda Wolfe of Wytheville presented Do Anthropogenic Impacts Affect Soil Content In Radford City