Science Department News
Students Present Research at 2007 KAS Conference
Ten Asbury seniors traveled to Louisville to present their senior research at the Kentucky Academy of Science annual meeting, held Nov. 9 and 10.
The KAS sponsors awards for student work in each of the science divisions. Chris Hatfield won first place in Mathematics for his work, "SolarCast: Using widely accessible environmental variables to forecast solar power." Alicia Lewellen took second place in Microbiology for her presentation, "Development of small strongyle drug-resistance in thoroughbreds." Morgan Freeman took second place in Physiology for, "Induction of 15-PDGH expression by NSAIDs in cancer cells." Brian Bennett, Sarah Rose and Thad Salmon also won awards in their divisions.
Sigma Zeta Hosts Picnic
A welcome back picnic on Reasoner Green was sponsored by Sigma Zeta, an honor society for math and science students. New and continuing students had a chance to kick back and unwind. A number of Alumni also showed up. Per tradition, Drs.Coulliette and Rietz kept flames under control at the grill.
Students and Faculty Explore Colorado
The week following graduation, Dr. Olsen led five students on the Colorado Wilderness Experience trip, a course offered jointly by the Science and Recreation departments. The trip provides a first hand look at the ecology and geology of the Rocky Mountains, and also park management practices ranging from the visitor's center to remote wilderness. Most of the week is spent off-trail in the high country, including several peaks over 13,000feet.
