Stetson University proudly congratulates the recipients of the 2019 Maris Awards, recognizing exceptional undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative achievement presented during Stetson Showcase.
The Maris Awards celebrate students whose work demonstrates originality, academic excellence, and effective communication across a wide range of disciplines. The 2019 recipients exemplify the curiosity, innovation, and dedication that define undergraduate research and creative activity at Stetson.
Poster Presentations
- Tara Breeden – The Effects of tDCS and Meditation on Anxiety and Attention
- Hallie Kimbrel – Comparison of the Distribution of Southern Rays (Hypanus americanus) and Bluntnose Rays (Hypanus say) in Pinellas County, Florida
- Katherine Scott – Keep Calm and Pray On: The Exploration of How Religious Involvement Predicts Anxiety Levels
- Samantha McPherson – Assessing the Metabolic Cost of Pregnancy in Pygmy Rattlesnakes (Sistrurus miliarius)
Art Exhibition
- Solomon Nehrig – Harmonic Levels
Music Recitals
- Kat Kirby-Kopczynski – Voice (Soprano)
Oral Presentations
- Claretta Holsey – Mouth Sound
- Elijah McCoy – App-tastic: How Can Technology Improve the Stage Management Process?
- Zoe Weaver – Bu Yi Yang: Why Democracy in Taiwan Is in Two
- Samantha Harris – The Limitations Behind a Laser Range Finder
- William Gillett – Analyzing Cryptobiosis in Tardigrades: Hypsibius dujardini and Dactylbiotus dispar
- Molly Flanagan – The Effect of Informative Contexts on the Recall of the Orthographic Representations of Words
Business
- Kailee Howe – Mish Mash Bowl
- Nathaniel Diamond, Nathaniel Smith, Regis Steighner, and Matthew Sweeney – A New Business Approach for the Cancer Action Network of the American Cancer Society
Stetson University congratulates all of the 2019 Maris Award recipients on their outstanding accomplishments. Their research, scholarship, and creative work reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge across disciplines.