PELLA, (07/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Area students presented during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held May 8 at Central College. The event provided more than 130 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
Jacob Forgie '15 of Le Claire, a biology student, gave a presentation titled "The effect of climate change and forest fragmentation on tick population size and Lyme disease incidence.."
Ashley Ramker '14 of Davenport, a psychology student, gave a presentation titled "The Power of Positive Thinking: The Effects of Positive Psychology Exercises on Personal Well-Being."
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 southwest of Des Moines. Learn more at www.central.edu.
