Undergraduates Present Their Summer Research
Research is a big deal at Creighton. It should be. After all, nearly half of Creighton’s undergraduates intend to major in science--FIVE TIMES the national average.
In fact, Creighton was recognized yet again this year by U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges" for undergraduate research and creative projects. Of the 50 universities and colleges listed, many of which are elite institutions, Creighton is the only Jesuit and the only Catholic institution honored.
Recently, eleven undergraduate students who participated in the 2009 Ferlic Summer Research Scholar program showcased their original research at the fourth annual poster presentation on Monday, Nov. 2.
The posters are summaries of what the students learned and discovered over the summer on topics including tooth remineralization, the role of butterflies in the eco-nature of the prairie, and understanding the molecular
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My favorite class: Pre-Med Seminar
One of my favorite classes this semester is Pre-Med Seminar. I don’t say this because it is a zero credit hour class or that you get a passing grade for just showing up. I say this because it is very beneficial for all students looking to be entering medical school one day. The Pre-Med Seminar is a brand new program this year. Lasting five semesters, it begins the second semester of your freshman year and ends the second semester of your junior year. The goal of the program is to educate students looking to go to medical school about the application process and the necessities needed to be a qualified prospective medical school student.
If you complete the program, and you do this by simply showing up to class, you will receive a University letter. Medical schools highly recommend having a University letter and some
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sunny days, keep it up
Today is the last day of Fall Break, and I am entirely UNready to return to school tomorrow...However, I really appreciate that Creighton gives its students a whole week off to rest and relax after a vigorous 2 months of school and work, as not many schools have an opportunity like this. The students here make exciting plans, for example a few of my guy friends went backpacking thru New Mexico for a few days, while others took advantage of the break and drove to places such as Chicago, Colorado, and Madison. Many of the students drive or fly home for the week, and a handful stick around campus. To me, the best part about coming back together is hearing the stories they all tell and what everyone has done for the past week. Last night I met up with my friend Steve and he told me about his adventure in New Mexico backpaking and camping...two of the days it actually sn
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