{"id":8797,"date":"2024-08-08T10:28:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T15:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/library\/?page_id=8797"},"modified":"2025-02-07T11:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T17:55:10","slug":"scholars-showcase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/library\/onlineresources\/whats-new-at-magale\/scholars-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Magale Library’s Scholars Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"

Magale Library recognizes outstanding SAU scholars in the Scholars Showcase. Students are nominated by their SAU faculty members and featured in the library with posters highlighting their accomplishments.<\/p>\n

Here are some of our SAU Scholars:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tia R. Logan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Depression Among College Students: Is College Performance Affected?<\/p>\n

Summary<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Arien E. Faucett<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The United States Center for Coaching Excellence
\n<\/span>North American Coach Development
\nSummit Spokane, WA June 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Library Media Specialist Students<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Degree: <\/span><\/strong>M<\/span>ajor <\/span>\u2013<\/span> Master<\/span> of Education in Library Media and Information<\/span><\/p>\n

Field Experience<\/span>: <\/span><\/strong>Library Makeover Projects<\/span><\/p>\n

Faculty Mentors: <\/span><\/strong>Vanda Mc<\/span>L<\/span>elland<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Students in the Library Media and Information Specialist graduate program\u2019s <\/span>Collection Management and Development <\/span>course spend one week on campus during the summer of even-numbered years. During that week, they participate in hands-on activities, including book repair and sample makerspaces such as Breakout EDU. A Library Makeover Project is conducted at an area school library where students implement collection weeding, book repair, library shelf management, and library management system experiences. Sixty-six students were enrolled in three sections of the course.\u00a0 This summer\u2019s makeover projects included Hampton Elementary School, Magnolia Central Elementary and Magnolia Middle Schools, and Gary Cobb Middle School at Genoa.\u00a0 Library makeover projects are most often conducted at schools in which program alumni or current students are employed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elizabeth Rodriguez<\/strong><\/p>\n

Major\/Minor:<\/strong> Engineering\/Computer Science<\/p>\n

Faculty Mentor:<\/strong> Dr. Puskar Chapagain<\/p>\n

Title of Research: <\/strong>Preparation of ZnO for Photovoltaic Applications<\/p>\n

Abstract:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This research aims to explore the potential of ZnO nanopowder synthesized using a sol-gel approach for photovoltaic applications. We will examine the structural properties of the samples using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while their optical properties will be analyzed through UV-Vis and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Additionally, the ZnO thin films will be deposited on silicon to study the rectifying current-voltage characteristics.<\/p>\n

(This project is supported by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium<\/a>-STEM award.)<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> Chapagain\/Rodriguez<\/p>\n

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Noah Bretz<\/strong><\/p>\n

Major:<\/strong> Engineering<\/p>\n

Faculty Mentor:<\/strong> Dr. Hayder Zghair<\/p>\n

Project Title:<\/strong> Machine Variables Optimization for Sustainability Manufacturing<\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participated in a competition sponsored by Siemens and hosted by the University of the District of Columbia at the 9th Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Awarded 2nd<\/sup> Place<\/p>\n

This research explored the field of integration of sustainability principles into manufacturing operations to assess the carbon dioxide (CO2) result.<\/p>\n

Bretz stated, \u201cthis study impacted me personally in numerous ways.\u00a0 It showed me that carbon dioxide emissions can be created in inconspicuous places.\u00a0 Even simple processes such as creating a bolt on a lathe machine can produce small amounts of emissions that can quickly add up when done on an industrial scale.\u201d\u00a0 Bretz also noted that his research highlighted a need to consider sustainability and emissions in all designs and solutions that he creates in the future.\u00a0 Bretz plans to begin a master\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering this coming fall.\u00a0 \u00a0He shared, \u201cThe experience I gained from conducting this research will benefit me greatly as I enter a research-oriented graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Source: SAU engineering students win awards at prestigious engineering conference: https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/news\/2024\/sau-engineering-students-win-awards-at-prestigious-engineering-conference\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Zachary Rennard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Major:<\/strong> Engineering<\/p>\n

Faculty Mentor:<\/strong> Dr. Hayder Zghair<\/p>\n

Project Title:<\/strong> Power Consumption Optimization for Sustainable Subtractive Manufacturing Operation<\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participated in a competition sponsored by Siemens and hosted by the University of the District of Columbia at the 9th Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference in Washington, D. C.<\/p>\n