Learning about Losing at the MPSA Conference
“This experience was pivotal during my time as an undergraduate. It expanded my understanding of the current state of political science, refined my presentation skills (which also helped my preparation for the thesis defense), expanded my connections within the field and provided valuable insights that aided in the growth of my research and considerations for future studies.”
Emotions and E-Cigs in Edinburgh
“Over spring break, I had the incredible opportunity to present the findings of this research at the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, on behalf of the Health, Equity, and Addictions Lab. It was an honor to participate in an international conference alongside some of the world’s leading experts on tobacco and nicotine research.”
Getting Out of My Comfort Zone at the MPSA Conference
“My biggest takeaway from this experience is that you cannot let your mental limitations and fears define you. Work hard, and let your work speak for itself.”
Scotland and Smoke: An SRNT Conference Recap
Charlotte (Charlie) McCormick is an honors student from San Antonio, Texas, studying public health and human development and family sciences. In March, she presented her research on FDA regulations on menthol at the Society for Nicotine and Tobacco Research in...
A First (Or Second) for Everything at the Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference
“My advice to students considering research is to start early and research something you’re passionate about! There is an unlimited number of topics you can research, and you may be surprised at the amount of research that hasn’t been conducted yet.”
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The Power of a Pausa
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A New Medium for Southern Stories: 5 Q’s with Meg McCartney
“I don’t think that there are a lot of mediums that can investigate the South this way, and this is the medium that I’m most interested in. It’s a way to just throw people into an experience—to have them see what it feels like and to have them interact with the space, and actually be in this space.”
Surveying the State of Community Banks: 5 Q’s with Jackson Walton
Jackson Walton is a fourth-year honors student from Trumann, AR, majoring in finance and economics. Jackson’s current thesis project explores the rapid decline of community banks, which results in a lack of financial access and financial literacy throughout many small...
Creative Writing and Collaborative Worldbuilding: 5 Q’s with Terrell Page
Terrell Page is an Honors College Fellow from Magnolia, AR, studying English education. He recently presented on his honors thesis at the Serious Play Conference on game-based learning in Toronto, Canada, as the only undergraduate speaker. Here, he recounted the...