{"id":8043,"date":"2024-04-30T16:53:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/schoolofthearts\/?p=8043"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:38:43","slug":"highlights-from-boise-states-2024-research-and-creative-activity-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/schoolofthearts\/2024\/04\/30\/highlights-from-boise-states-2024-research-and-creative-activity-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights from Boise State\u2019s 2024 Research and Creative Activity Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8044 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/schoolofthearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2024\/07\/DSF9425-2.jpg\" alt=\"people viewing luminary displays\" class=\"wp-image-8044\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SPARC Energy Mixer, Photo provided by Luminary staff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the academic year wound down and commencement approached, the Boise State community actively recognized the dedication of students and faculty to academic achievement and scholarly success by celebrating the 2024 Research and Creative Activity Month in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 30 events, the community engaged in workshops, seminars, showcases, readings of creative writings, art and research exhibits, tutorials and more. Event attendance and participation saw a boost across many events, in some cases even breaking records, like the Graduate Research Showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe curiosity of our researchers all across campus has resulted in the blossoming of new knowledge exhibited across so many events. It has been a truly amazing month,\u201d said Nancy Glenn, vice president for the Division of Research and Economic Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-2024-highlights\">April 2024 Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-doctor-of-nursing-practice-scholarly-project-presentations\">Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project Presentations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-4-2024\">April 4, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eight Doctor of Nursing Practice candidates presented posters of their scholarly projects in Albertsons Library. Representing the culmination of their doctoral studies, their work explored evidence-based practices that they assessed and implemented in specific clinical environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe most rewarding parts of my scholarly project were forming and working with the multidisciplinary committee and observing the effects of its work. The education module we produced was very well received, led to robust discussions, and directly impacted provider knowledge,\u201d said Sara Weelborg, a nurse practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weelborg received the Presidential Scholars Award in the Graduate Student Showcase. Her project was about \u201cPromoting Awareness and Knowledge of Nutrition as an Adjunctive Treatment Option for Chronic Insomnia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sparc-mixer\">SPARC Mixer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-5-2024\">April 5, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8045 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/schoolofthearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2024\/07\/DSF9414.jpg\" alt=\"People exlploring the stein luminary\" class=\"wp-image-8045\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SPARC Energy Mixer, photo provided by Luminary Staff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 100 campus community members enjoyed an \u2018electric\u2019 evening of interdisciplinary research and creative scholarship around the theme of \u2018Energy.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event was hosted at the Keith and Catherine Stein Luminary, and participants were able to engage in hands-on discovery of research and creative projects, as well as enjoying an original flute music composition and performance by Boise State undergraduate Jacob Scott.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featured research projects spanned disciplines such as electrical and computer engineering, world languages, early and special education, mechanical and biomedical engineering, theatre, film and creative writing, and instructional design studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discovery-walk\">Discovery Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-9-2024\">April 9, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a completely new event, a group of 88 donors, community members and members of the Idaho legislature were invited to participate in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/about\/discoverywalk\/\">Discovery Walk<\/a>. On this walk, attendees stopped at seven distinct locations on campus and learned about leading areas of research and creativity at Boise State. They then attended a special Unbridled Campaign mixer event held in the Stueckle Sky Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI genuinely enjoyed having the donors come through, meet with me, and see our lab space,\u201d said Cynnie Curl, an associate professor of public and population health and co-director of the Center for Excellence in Environmental Health and Safety. \u201cSeveral of them were so engaged and wanted to stay longer!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Curl, the following faculty presented during the Discovery Walk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sydney Boutros, assistant professor of psychological science, and behavioral neuroscientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michele Carney, professor of mathematics education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joe Champion, professor of mathematics and mathematics education specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jenee Cyran, assistant professor of materials and physical chemistry and director of the Cyran lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lisa Hunt, interim director of the Keith and Catherine Stein Luminary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Jankowski, assistant professor of materials science and engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casey Kennington, assistant professor of computer science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michal Kopera, associate professor of computational and applied mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owen McDougal, professor of chemistry and director of the Food and Dairy Innovation Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Konrad Meister, assistant professor of biochemistry and physical chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troy Rohn, professor of biology and director of the Rohn Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moji Sadegh, assistant professor of civil engineering and director of the Hydroclimate Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shawn Simonson, professor and director of the Human Performance Lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduate-research-showcase\">Graduate Research Showcase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-10-2024\">April 10, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8046 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/schoolofthearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2024\/07\/GradStudentShow_021.jpg\" alt=\"students presenting work at the Graduate research showcase\" class=\"wp-image-8046\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Graduate Research Showcase, photo by Sean Evans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The virtual and in-person Graduate Research Showcase broke prior records in the number of student exhibitors and faculty judge attendance, with 230 in-person and virtual showcases of research and creative activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis year, we had 11 student artists showcase their pieces and three creative writing readings, and it was our highest arts participation,\u201d Professor Lisa Bostaph said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-sound-of-music-performance\">The Sound of Music Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-12-14-2024\">April 12-14, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-8016 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/schoolofthearts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2024\/07\/D_2404_018_516-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Performers rehearsing on stage\" class=\"wp-image-8016\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Theatre Arts, BTS for The Sound of Music, dress rehearsal at The Morrison Center, photo by Priscilla Grover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students and faculty from the Department of Music and the Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing collaborated to deliver a complete production of the Sound of Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students auditioned for the main roles and members of the Symphony Orchestra contributed the accompaniment for the performance held at the Morrison Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ticketed viewers and Idaho students attendees equaled nearly 4,000, and one anonymous audience member said they were \u201cBlown away with the shared expertise, passion and talent in pulling off such a great performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-netzero-mixer\">NetZero Mixer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-16-2024\">April 16, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Division of Research and Economic Development, the School of the Environment and the Andrus Center for Public Policy hosted an evening reception focused on Net Zero projects across campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event included presentations by Nancy Glenn, vice president for the Division of Research and Economic Development and Jhansi Kandasamy, the executive director of Idaho National Laboratory\u2019s Net-Zero program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-undergraduate-research-showcase\">Undergraduate Research Showcase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-19-2024\">April 19, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Undergraduate Research Showcase celebrated its first in-person session since the COVID-19 pandemic. With 145 presenters and 15 lightning talk students, the event featured research and creative activity presentation from every college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The array of showcases by college and school was as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>College of Arts and Sciences, 85 showcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Engineering, 35 showcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Health Sciences, 24 showcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Public Service, nine showcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Business and Economics, four showcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Innovation and Design, two showcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College of Education, two showcases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-environmental-studies-300-project-exhibition-in-the-keith-and-catherine-stein-luminary\">Environmental Studies 300 Project Exhibition in the Keith and Catherine Stein Luminary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-22-2024\">April 22, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEnvironmental Studies 300: Management and Analysis\u201d partnered with the Golden Eagle Audubon\u2019s Boise ReWild Project to complete a hands-on service-learning project related to riparian restoration of the Boise River ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past two semesters, this class has restored two half-acre plots of land along the Boise River in the Barber Pools area. Tasks included planting over 400 native plants; blocking off social trails; removal of invasive species; caging trees to protect them from beaver activity; monitoring plant survival rates; and mulching, watering, and caging new plants to increase survival rates over the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The students shared their work and reflections on the project in the Keith and Catherine Stein Luminary on April 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBeing able to leave the classroom and gain hands-on experience at the river site has shown me how important it is to take action. Every member of our community has a chance to make a difference!\u201d said undergraduate student Camy Holden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bash-art-science-showcase\">BASH Art Science Showcase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-25\">April 25<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event, hosted in the Luminary, brought art and science together to showcase work from members of the ArtSci community. The show featured hands-on activities, interactive installations, multimedia experiences and student-generated art that blended artistic expression with scientific concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eryn Pierce, assistant professor in the Department of Art, Design and Visual Studies, said, \u201cThe ArtSci Spring 2024 Showcase was a bite-sized, three-hour experience that captured the cross-disciplinary magic we\u2019ve developed over this past school year. From crafting alternative courses and programming to generating multiple pathways for collaboration, the ArtSci Community is truly a hub for innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ArtSci initiative is funded by an Innovation Lab grant from the College of Arts and Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-school-of-public-service-capstone-student-research-showcase\">School of Public Service Capstone Student Research Showcase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-26-2024\">April 26, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students from across the School of Public Service\u2019s academic programs gathered to share their research in a showcase. The students\u2019 research covered a wide variety of important topics, such as climate change and post-incarceration rehabilitation efforts. The students worked collaboratively with faculty to put these research projects together and share them amongst the campus and broader communities. The showcase saw over a hundred staff, faculty and students attending to view the projects and talk with the students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese students impressed me with their passion and dedication to the important research projects they worked on. It\u2019s truly inspiring to see how the School of Public Service empowers students to search for answers regarding some of our world\u2019s most pressing current issues,\u201d said Lainey Rehkemper, School of Public Service staff member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lightning-talk-ai-in-research\">Lightning Talk: AI in Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-29-2024\">April 29, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a fascinating showcase of creativity and innovation, five faculty members shared their uses of artificial intelligence in their research projects to more than 35 audience members in a virtual lightning talk hosted by the Center for Research and Creative Activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recording of the lightning talk session will be made available to campus community prior to the end of the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featured faculty speakers 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