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Scholars Videos: View The Highest Form of Independent Study on the Hilltop

V. Parker
In late April, a group of seniors showcased their mastery level research and presentation skills during the annual St. Luke’s Scholars Symposium.

The 16 Senior Scholars presented in one of three categories: Global, Classical and STEM.

Click here to see all of the 2020 Senior Scholar presentations.



This year’s scholars and topics included:

  • Ellis BeurleDetermining Cellular Level Anatomical Changes From the Development of Frostbite to Tissue Necrosis (STEM)
  • Kayleigh Bowler—The Effects of Microfinance on Communities in Developing Nations Scholar (Global)
  • Will ChuhtaPaper Un-Printing: The Removal of Toner Via Economically Viable Methods (STEM)
  • Henry JodkaPaper Un-Printing: The Removal of Toner Via Economically Viable Methods (STEM)
  • Peter GutsteinApplying Machine Learning to Wildlife Conservation: Using a Neural Network to Identify White-Tailed Deer onTrail Camera Images (STEM)
  • Ashley KelleyHow Does One of the Most Populous Countries Support Its People and Economy: An Investigation on the Monopolies That Keep China Afloat (Global)
  • Laura MercedesIn Fear of Memory: The Compatibility of Genocide Denial and Nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe (Global)
  • Ruth MercedesEnter the Dragon: China’s Strategic Use of the Belt and Road Initiative (Global)
  • Ally RileyCaring for Our Foster Children: A Comparison Between the United States and Kenya (Global)
  • Connor RosowPaper Un-Printing: The Removal of Toner Via Economically Viable Methods (STEM)
  • Jerry RutiglianoThe Problem of Healthcare and Attainable Solutions (Global)
  • Emma ScanlanGenetically Modifying Bacteria to Improve Bioremediation Capabilities: A Closer Look at Dechloromonas aromatica RCB (STEM)
  • Jack TruwitData-Driven Discovery of Effective Marketing Hashtags (STEM)
  • Jamie UllmanIlluminating Your BAC: Toward Improving Wearable Blood-Alcohol Monitors Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (STEM)
  • Chris WalshHistoricity in Latin Literature: Comparing Two Accounts of the Roman Civil War (Classical)
  • Amelie WarnerydExamining Cerebral Protein Expression and Regions of Impact After Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury (STEM)
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