Students presenting research at 14th annual symposium

On April 17, 50 Cornell College students will present their research on topics ranging from an introduction to string theory to the mythology of the Harry Potter novel series as part of the 14th annual Student Symposium.

The symposium runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in The Commons on Cornell’s campus. Admission is free and open to the public.

One of the premier events at Cornell, the symposium originated as a way to spark intellectual conversation and growth on campus. The presentations include lectures of about 20 minutes each and poster presentations offering visual displays of projects along with explanatory comments.

The lectures will take place in three sessions (9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 1:15 p.m.) in Hedges Conference Room, Harlan Dining Room, Berlin Room, and Paris Room. Poster presentations will take place at two sessions (10–11:30 a.m. and 1–2:30 p.m.) on the Orange Carpet. For a complete schedule, visit the Student Symposium page here. 

Following the symposium, Cornell’s Delta of Iowa chapter of Phi Beta Kappa will hold its annual induction ceremony at 3 p.m. in Harlan Dining Room, followed by a reception. One junior and thirteen seniors were selected for membership this year based on distinguished performance in a broad range of liberal arts courses. Phi Beta Kappa considers members of the top 15 percent of the senior class and the top five percent of the junior class.

Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most widely respected academic honorary society in the United States. There are 270 Phi Beta Kappa chapters in the United States, including seven in Iowa. Cornell’s Delta of Iowa chapter was the fourth chartered in Iowa, in 1923.