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Fornara presents at the 2021 Science Symposium
Ohio Wesleyan University students shared the results of their 2021 summer science research projects Sept . 27 at the university ’ s 29th annual Patricia Belt Conrades Summer Science Research Symposium .
Josie Fornara of Coshocton , presented “ The Hawk-Snake Game : Responses of Female House Wrens ( Troglodytes Aedon ) to Simulated Nest Predators ,” mentored by Dustin Reichard of the Ohio Wesleyan Department of Biological Sciences .
“ The crises that are upending our world - from the immediate dilemma of the COVID- 19 pandemic to the longterm existential threat of global climate change - have boldly reminded us of our reliance on science , mathematics , and technology ,” according to the symposium ’ s abstract book . “ We turn to scientists and their research to help us understand and solve such global challenges .”
Laura Tuhela- Reuning , director of OWU ’ s Summer Science Research Program ( SSRP ), said she is pleased to see so many students completing research experiences and becoming scientists .
“ One of the most rewarding parts of SSRP for me is watching the students grow as scientists , seeing them take command of a research project , and knowing that they are gaining the confidence to speak and act as scientists ,” she said . “ Science cannot be learned solely from a book . Science must be experienced through research , and at OWU , we encourage students to plunge in , preparing them to be successful researchers both at OWU and at other universities .”
For more information about OWU ’ s Summer Science Research Program , visit www . owu . edu / ssrp2021 . For information about majoring in the sciences at Ohio Wesleyan , visit www . owu . edu / academics .
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Annual golf outing benefits Crohn ’ s and colitis research
The 19th annual Coshocton golf event to benefit Crohn ’ s and colitis research was held at River Greens Golf Course . Crohn ’ s and ulcerative colitis are chronic digestive disorders of the small and large intestines . It is estimated 3.1 million Americans suffer from IBD . More than 40,000 people in Central and East Central Ohio have been diagnosed with Crohn ’ s disease or ulcerative colitis .
A 19-year total of $ 57,177.54 has been raised for research from the Coshocton event . Since 1999 a total of $ 183,309.06 has been raised from a variety of golf outings , yard sales , car shows , donations and a band jam .
Golf balls for the event were provided by Home
Loan Savings Bank , Duren Prudential Financial Professionals and Joan McNeely . Financial donations were made by Jerry Stenner , Jeff Cabot , Raymond McCoy , Williams Owens , Ann McConnel , Ruth Saltzman , Kenneth Ramage , John Tompkins , Karen Sue Vance ( in memory of Rodney Vance ), Mike McCullough , Linda Miller , Steve Foster , Dave Brown , Ed Neiss , Sandy Jenkins and Harry Meek .
The team of Ed Tompkins , Jim Kreis , Gary Thomas and Richard Goss won the golf event . Second place went to Jeff Cabot , Steve Foster , Ed Neiss and Jerry Stenner . Prize hole winners were Jim Kreis , long drive , and Dan Moody and Janet Ashman , closest to the pin .
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For more information call the Southern Ohio Chapter for Crohn ’ s and Colitis at 614-889-6060 . To make a donation , make your check payable to Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital , Crohn ’ s & Colitis Research , and forward to Harry R . Meek , 1297 Doten Ave ., Columbus , OH 43212 , or call 614- 488-6018 .
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