More than a dozen Kellogg Community College Honors Program students presented highlights from their individualized capstone projects at the College’s third annual Spring Honors Symposium on campus in May. The students had five minutes each to publicly present their projects before a live audience onstage at the Binda Performing Arts Center on campus in Battle Creek.
Presenting students included:
- Maxwell Burbank, of Battle Creek, a Psychology major who presented on recidivism rates in U.S. prisons
- Rachel Chapman, of Battle Creek, an English major who presented on the implications of AI and its impact on human creativity
- Berlynn Conley, of Plainwell, a Radiography major who presented on the potential of advanced neuroimaging technologies to monitor the progress of cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease
- Jessie Cummins, of Battle Creek, a Radiography major who presented on the overuse of diagnostic imaging in the health care field
- Rachel Feldpausch, of Hastings, an Associate in Science major who presented an original business plan created for a local community-oriented coffee shop
- Zara Franklin, of Hastings, a Psychology major who presented on the impact of integrating creative and expressive art therapy into the treatment plans of children who have experienced trauma
- Aydin Holley, of Battle Creek, a Physical Therapist Assistant major who presented on the relationship between physical exercise and mental health
- Antonia Keith, of Charlotte, a Computer-Aided Drafting and Design major who presented on the way architectural and design elements can influence how family members interact within their home
- Lucy Lampart, of Battle Creek, a Psychology major who presented on the plausibility of virtual reality and exposure therapy as methods for treating anxiety disorders, phobias and PTSD
- Joshua Midbo, of Springfield, an Exercise Science major who presented on increasing Tommy John surgery rates among developing baseball players and on preventative measures designed to extend the longevity of their careers
- Brooklynn Taylor, of Battle Creek, a Psychology major who presented on four distinct parenting styles and their respective impacts on childhood development
- Spencer Williams, of Battle Creek, an Aviation Technical Operations major who presented on key factors influencing the success of private aircraft sales in the current aviation industry
- Casey Zinsmaster, of Scotts, a Physical Therapist Assistant major who presented on ways KCC could improve application rates for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Individuals interested in watching the students’ presentations can view a video of the symposium on KCC’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/0VHfihkn6Go.
Pictured above, presenting Honors Symposium students pose for a group photo with KCC English Professor and Honors Program Faculty Steward Matt Samra (back far left) after their presentations in KCC’s Binda Performing Arts Center on campus in May.
