In December, the HLTH 349: Research Methods course presented their research projects via a poster presentation. Topics included student knowledge of the Affordable Care Act, blood donation behaviors, assessment of campus smoking policies, college student stress, oral health behaviors, student mental wellness, and disability studies awareness. There was a poster competition for first and second place posters, most prepared and engaging research team, and most visually appealing poster. Poster competition results were determined via a vote from students in HLTH 290 and HLTH 366.
Students Madeline Thomas, Lizzy Star, Mike Judson, and Marissa McBurnett presented on Student Awareness of the Affordable Care Act and received First Place for their poster. The group also received an award for Most Interesting Topic and shared the award for Most Prepared and Engaging Research Team.
Students Emily Flecke, Marisa Meiners, Swati Patel, and Alysa Wisness presented their poster on Student Exercise Behaviors and Stress Levels. The group received Second Place overall for their poster.
Students Chloé Hromockyj, Collin Heisel, Lauren Box, and Colin Osborne presented their poster on Student Perceptions of People with Disabilities. The students shared the award for Most Prepared and Engaging Research Team.
Students Ashley Smith and Hyerin Kim presented their poster on Blood Donation Behaviors of College Students. The group received the award for Most Visually Appealing Poster.
Students Kiley Vinyard, Elizabeth Tryon-Ebert, and Maggie Farrand presented their poster on Oral Health Behaviors of College Students.
Students Zara Shoune and Jessica Hyde presented their poster on Smoking Behaviors, Attitudes, and Knowledge of Campus Policy of Truman Students.
Students Raven Eisenberger, Dria Riley, and Kristin Flinn presented their poster on the Effects of Stress on College Students
Students Ikeolu Oladipo, Montira Mosby, and Brooke Bailey presented their poster on the Relationship between Athletics and Academic Stress.
Students Maddy Carney, Chloe Griffith, Bene Clear, and Sarah Garmer presented their research on The Impact of Sleep on Self-Perceived Mental Wellness
