Four LCU students present research at LSUS Scholars Forum
Four Louisiana Christian University students presented research at the 9th Annual LSUS Regional Student Scholars Forum on Friday. Senior Isabella Melton’s paper placed second of 24 undergraduate papers presented.
Melton, a senior computer science/web systems major, of Lafayette, presented “Animal Translocation: A Comprehensive Study on the Rates of Success When Relocating K-Selected Species.”
“The purpose of my talk was to look at three selected vertebrates of my choice (mammal; Hazel Dormouse, marsupial; Bridled Nailtail Wallaby, and amphibian; Maud Island Frog) that were previously considered endangered or critically endangered,” Melton said. “All three species are now considered vulnerable—a considerable improvement—thanks to a conservation method called translocation.”
Melton looked at three previous foundational studies from the 1980s and 1990s that helped popularize the usage of translocation as a means to plant stable populations and conserve a dying species. “I had a great time at the conference and met many intelligent individuals,” Melton said. “There were many insightful presentations given that day, and I appreciated their interdisciplinary approach to spreading knowledge.”
LCU students represented a variety of disciplines.
Tarah Elliott, a junior English education major, of Alexandria, presented “Whitman: Transcendentalism without Unitarianism.”
Selena Torres, a senior music major, of Pineville, presented “The Musical Turmoil of Sweeney Todd.”
Phoebe Lim, a senior public relations major, of Baton Rouge, presented “Silent Echoes: The Intersection of Anti-Communism and the Cover-up of the Ishii Unit War Crimes at the Tokyo Trial.”
Lim said the experience was interesting and educational.
“That’s the nice thing about interdisciplinary competitions, you get to explore things outside of your field,” she said. “I learned a lot and am looking forward to it again next year.”
The forum was open to scholarly and creative works in arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, social sciences, and STEM disciplines by undergraduate and graduate students in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma.
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Media Release | April 9, 2024 | Pineville, Louisiana
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth B. Clarke, Director of University Communications | Elizabeth.clarke@lcuniversity.edu