April 9, 2026 5:30-8:30 pm
Steelman LibraryWe invite you to an evening of learning about the research studies our School of Honors students have conducted within the past two years.

Schedule

5:30 pm Poster Presentations
6:30 pm Reception
7:00 pm Keynote Presentations
8:30 pm Medal Ceremony

Keynote Presenter Information

Scientific Literacy in Non-STEM Undergraduates: A Framework for Greater EngagementHannah Goodrich is a Biochemistry major with a minor in Mathematics. During her time at SEU, she has served as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and as a Student Supervisor in the Steelman Library. Throughout the first three years of her undergraduate degree, she also served as a trombonist in SEU’s orchestra and jazz band. After graduation, she plans to take a gap year to gain work experience before pursuing a PhD in chemistry.

Pathogens, Poverty, and the Path Ahead: Why Social Advocacy is the Future of Tuberculosis CareSydney Van Horn is a Nursing major with a minor in Spanish. During her time at SEU, she has led a community outreach program called CHARGE, participated in study abroad trips with the School of Honors, and spent countless hours in Steelman library. She also gained valuable work experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant, which has prepared her immensely for her future career. Her favorite activities in Lakeland are the downtown farmers market and walking Lake Hollingsworth at sunset. After graduation, she will work as a Registered Nurse and use her passion for medicine to impact God's kingdom wherever He leads.

What is Faith: Kierkegaard and ScriptureCayden Martini is a Ministerial Leadership major with an emphasis on Biblical Studies. During his time at SEU he has served on the preaching team, as a house group leader, and a CWE Team Member. When he wasn't working on homework, you could find him in the library debating theology with friends or exploring a new city with his girlfriend. He now works as a facility technician at Anchor House Ministries, a local nonprofit foster organization. Post graduation he plans on staying in Lakeland while pursuing an array of new hobbies.

Poster Presenter Information

Called for Such a Time as This: The Role of Women in Church Leadership and the Future of Ministry
AI and the Future of the Music Industry
Proposed AI-Driven Prediction of Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Sickle Cell HbSS
Public School's Failure to Improve Standardized Test Scores
Kennedy v. Bremerton School District: A Case Study on Religious Freedom
What Factors Contribute to the Development of an Elite Athlete?
An Overview of How Authoritarian and Democratic Governments Compare
through the Lens of Mass Media and Criminal Justice
A Reference Guide to Mental Health Awareness in Christian Schools
Suffering & Personal Growth: How Does Suffering Contribute to Spiritual, Mental, and Emotional Growth?
The Benefits of being Planted in the Local Church: Why the Local Church is still Relevant to Believers Today
Adaptive Dance Education for Students with Disabilities: Fostering Physical
Development, Communication, and Social Belonging
First Responders in Faith: The Role of Pastors in Trauma Care and the Need for
Clinical Collaboration
Investigating the Synergistic Molecular Effects of Epigallocatechin Gallate and Vitamin D in the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Beyond Conventional Medicine: A Systematic Review of Chiropractic Care
as Primary Treatment for Low Back Pain
Assessment of Acute Pain in Domestic Cats: Pain Scales and Emerging Automated Approaches
Renewing The Mind: Integrating Biblical Theology and Scientific Research for a Holistic Understanding of Mental Health
Tuning Anesthesia: Overview and Research of Propofol Advancements
Nature and Nurture: An Analysis of Crime Causation
The Study of the Sustainability of Local Ministry in Alaska
Grace In Calvary: A Church Strategy for Addressing Sexual Immorality in Female Youth

Additional Honors Scholars

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