Celebration of Creative InquiryBeck Hall Atrium
Wednesday April 9, 2025
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Curious about the stories behind innovative ideas and discoveries? The Celebration of Creative Inquiry (CCI) is an annual event where students from all disciplines share their research, creative projects, and internship experiences. More than just presenting final results, CCI highlights the questions students explored, the challenges they faced, and the insights they uncovered. From scientific breakthroughs to artistic creations, this event showcases the diverse ways students engage with big ideas. Join us to celebrate curiosity, collaboration, and the excitement of discovery.
Click here for the link of all the abstracts: Abstract Document 2025
2025 CCI Schedule posted below!
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Oral Presentations Time: 3:30-4:30 Beck 101 and 111
Claire Schoonmaker ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Paschal Kyoore Department: Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Kaisa Whittaker ’25, Kendall Wiggins ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Erik Gulbranson Department: Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences
Samantha Gardow ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Amanda Nienow Department: Chemistry
Sigrid Rohrer ’26, Claire Schoonmaker ’25, Kailyn Walukas ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Marquart Department: Modern Languages, Literatures, and Culture
Cristina Sirbu ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Annalise Rivas Department: Eastern European and Eurasian Studies
Breeana Schmidt ’25 Faculty Sponsor: David Obermiller Department: History
Abigail Kugler ’26, Alexander Bur ’30, Laura Murillo ’28 Faculty Sponsor: Scott Bur Department: Chemistry
Matthew Felty ’28, Logan Bell ’28, Linnea Reinsmoen ’28 Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Marquart Department: Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Alex Dillon ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Laura Triplett Department: Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences |
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Poster Presentations Time: 3:30-5:00 pm Beck Atrium Attentional Focus in Long and Short Distance Track Runners Lucie Henrich ’25, Ellen Becken ’25, Reese Blondin ’26, Olivia Koeneman ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Lauren Hecht Department: Psychological Science
Molly Stein ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Guarionex Salivia Department: Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics
Dasha Shyroka ’27, Zach Kruger ’23, Sarah Carr Faculty Sponsor(s): Dwight Stoll and Tina Dahlseid Department: Chemistry
Amelia Qualey ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Katie Leehy Department: Biology
Kassidy Thomas ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Laura Burrack Department: Biology
Samantha Anderson ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Jeff Dahlseid Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology How are Belowground Structures Impacted by Enemies in Native vs. Non-native Red Mangroves? Sigrid Rohrer ’26, Marley Michaud ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Amy Kochsiek Department: Biology Comparing Minnesota Native and Invasive Flowering Times from 1880s –2020s McKenzie Schwartz ’25, Audrey Christiansen ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Naomi Rushing Department: Biology
Akwasi Amoah ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Jeffery Dahlseid Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Adison Dack ’25, Lakesha Carter ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Heidi Meyer Department: Nursing
Beau Supan ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Amanda Nienow Department: Chemistry
Samara Goltz ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Jeff Dahlseid Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Grace Kinkeade ’25, Emily Sagstetter ’25, Lily Leahy ’25, Gabriella Hamvas ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Laura Burrack Department: Biology
Branden Hopper ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Guarionex Salivia Department: Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics
Miranda Vizoso-Marino ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Julie Bartley Department: Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences
Kylie Scott ’27, Riley Zebroski ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Karl Larson Department: Public Health
Amanda Hukee ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Anna Hulseberg Department: Library
Tobias Polley ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Jennifer Ackil Department: Psychological Science
Jonathan Cordano ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Kate Keller Department: History
Abby Housker ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Sun Hee Lee Department: English
Jay Erickson ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Seán Easton Department: Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies
Jillian Elton ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Patricia English-Schneider Department: Communication Studies
Nikolas Kopek ’26, Taylor Kothenbeutel ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Guarionex Salivia Department: Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
Gabriella Stoudt ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Kristen Lowe Department: Art and Art History
Anders Taylor ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Kate Keller Department: History
Kristen Bonneville ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Marquart Department: Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Robby Swenson ’25, Anders Taylor ’25, Tanner Redner ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Gaurionex Salivia Department: Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
Matthew Felty ’28 Faculty Sponsor: Gaurionex Salivia Department: Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
Alena Meier ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Lisa Heldke Department: Philosophy
Kate Rooker ’26, Hannah Babcock ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Janie Frandsen Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hayley Youngberg ’27, Samuel Norsted ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Janie Frandsen Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lindsay Berggren ’26, Hannah Ahrens ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Janie Frandsen Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Abigail Kugler ’26, Allison Power ’25, Ella Sontowski ’26, Gabriella Stoudt ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Janie Frandsen Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ava Farrell ’25, Sophia Smith ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Dwight Stoll Department: Chemistry
Rebekah Moll ’27 Faculty Sponsor: Seán Easton Department: Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies
Department: Orin Brau ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Kyle Chambers Department: Office of the Provost
Levi Scmidt ’25, Olivia Duraine ’25, Stanislav Danaev ’25, Evan Ressler ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Kathy Lund Dean Department: Business and Economics
Claire Brings ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Seán Easton Department: Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies
Name: Marit Isaacson ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Jeff La Frenierre Department: Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences
Name: Elizabeth Orton ’25 Faculty Sponsor: Patricia English Department: Communication Studies
Name: Amelia Butler ’26 Faculty Sponsor: Janie Frandsen Department: Chemistry |
For questions, please contact Amanda Nienow, Director of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, Creativity, and Dialogue (anienow@gustavus.edu)
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