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The Winners Circle: Outstanding research is the foundation of the Undergraduate Student Symposium. Fostering intellectual curiosity and creative exploration, the Undergraduate Student Symposium showcases student scholarship from across the disciplines through presentations, papers, and poster displays. The annual event, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, spotlights the quality of work being accomplished by NSU’s undergraduate students—many of whom also get the opportunity to share their findings at national and international conferences or submit them for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The following projects represent the 2012 symposium’s award-winning research from each of the college’s academic divisions: Performing and Visual Arts; Humanities; Math, Science, and Technology; and Social and Behavioral Sciences. This work exemplifies the innovative research topics, approaches, and ideas the college aims to inspire in all students. 8 Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Analyzing the Craft of Dance Amy Nicole Peters For Amy NICOLE Peters, the project that earned her a first-place award at the Undergraduate Student Symposium was as much a personal journey about self discovery as it was an academic exercise that changed the way she looks at research. The dance major and 2012 graduate of the college was awarded first place at the symposium for her oral presentation titled, “A Journey Brought to You in Part by: Improvisation.” After taking a dance improvisation class and completing an independent study, Peters became intrigued with the idea of researching the subject and how it had made a difference in her life. Using personal journals and outside sources, Peters detailed her “journey of dance improvisation” in a reflective essay. Although at first uncomfortable with dance improvisation, she found that focusing on her practice of this free-form dance technique challenged her to look inward and become a more confident dancer. “I believe this research helped me because it was personal,” said Peters. “I needed to look at myself in a lot of different ways.” This personal approach led to “breaking old habits” and finding new ground; developing an awareness of self, space, and other people; taking risks and exploring new forms of movement; and navigating what she calls “organized versus unorganized improvisation.” “This was not easy for her in the beginning,” said Elana Lanczi, M.F.A., assistant professor at the college. “But her ability to stay open to new ideas coupled with her desire to learn, pushed her forward to a place of real growth—both personally and creatively.” Amy Nicole Peters plans to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance. Aa Deconstructing a Love of Words Dan Abella Dan Abella isn’t sure what career path he will follow, but he is certain he will pursue a passion for writing that he developed as an English major at the college. Abella, a recent graduate honored as one of the 2012 Outstanding Students, was awarded first place at the Undergraduate Student Symposium for his literary analysis and oral presentation titled, “You’re a Good Man…Right?: A Deconstructive Analysis of Flannery O’Connor’s A Good Man Is Hard to Find.” “Presenting at the symposium provides an opportunity for students to teach each other about our research and fields of interest. It extends learning outside the classroom and cultivates a respect for knowledge and questioning,” said Abella. “Hopefully, it inspires young individuals to make the world a better place.” His analysis of O’Connor’s work, “offers a sophisticated analysis of a story that, on the surface, appears to establish a simple dichotomy between good and evil,” said Suzanne Ferriss, Ph.D., professor at the college. “In his essay, Dan submits the piece to a deconstructive analysis to demonstrate the complex dynamic in the text, demonstrating its essential moral ambiguity.” Abella chose the story because O’Connor—known to write in a Southern Gothic style—is one of his favorite American authors. Within the context of the college’s 2011–2012 academic theme of “good and evil,” Abella found that O’Connor’s work explores complex topics of morality, as evident in A Good Man Is Hard to Find. “I am struck by her simple yet profound prose—unyielding and humorous—although always concerned with serious subjects,” Abella said. “Presenting her work was not only an intellectual exercise but a pleasurable experience.” Dan Abella’s plans include graduate school, where he can expand his study of the written word. Farquhar Forum 9
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