PELLA, IA (12/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Area students will present during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held Dec. 11 at Central College. The event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
Melissa Ketcham of Muscatine is a senior studying computer science and mathematics. Her presentations are called "CodeCraft: Engaging Middle School Students to Learn Computer Science by Playing Minecraft," and "Leave For Meeting: A Reminders App to Keep You On Time."
Dan Dankert of Davenport is a junior studying political science. His presentation is called "Yo te querí Homenaje a Pablo Neruda."
Jake Forgie of Le Claire is a junior studying biology. His presentation is called "Comparative Toxicology of Relative Ponds and Lakes."
Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. The college is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Learn more at www.central.edu.
