At the close of every semester, Shawnee State University’s Honors Program culminates with the Honors Symposium, an event where students present their semester-long research projects. Directed by professor Pablo Salinas, the symposium offers a platform exclusively for honors students to share their independent research with faculty, peers and the campus community.
Held in room 214 or 215 of Morris University Center, the symposium typically features 10 to 12 students presenting on a range of topics. This semester’s event is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. According to Salinas, the event is more than just an academic exercise; it’s a space for students to showcase work with practical applications in the labor market.
“Many of these projects propose ideas that students can apply in the real world, making the experience valuable beyond the classroom,” he explained.
The Honors Symposium is a unique opportunity for students to display projects that often extend well past graduation. “Some of these projects are just the beginning of much larger endeavors,” Salinas noted, emphasizing that students are highly enthusiastic about their research due to the personal interest and passion driving their work.
Shawnee State’s Honors Symposium not only highlights the academic rigor of its students but also emphasizes the program’s commitment to preparing them for real-world challenges.
