Nikita Martinson
  • Class of 2015
  • Medina, MN

Nikita Martinson to present research at Student Symposium

2015 Apr 9

Nikita Martinson of Medina is one of more than 60 students who will present their independent research at Cornell College's 19th Annual Student Symposium on April 25.

Martinson is presenting a poster on "Using Program Mark And A Modified Minimum Number Alive To Estimate Survival, Capture Probabilities, And Population Trends In Two Subpopulations Of Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene Ornata Ornata) In Eastern Iowa."

Students will present independent research on topics ranging from Pablo Neruda's poetry and politics and Beyonce's status as a feminist icon to an examination of ACL tears in female athletes and a look at the climate of ancient Iberia at the symposium, which has been an academic highlight at Cornell College since 1997, featuring students' original research through oral and poster presentations. Each student participant works closely with a faculty sponsor in developing the presentations. The projects, many of which are initiated by students, generally take several months to prepare.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship - all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's, one of the "Best Value Schools" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.