Keiser University learners of all ages recently enjoyed showcasing their findings and artistic endeavors as part of the institution’s system-wide Research and Creative Inquiry Week and 4th Annual Symposium.
Held at Keiser University’s West Palm Beach Flagship Campus under the direction of Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Jennifer Peluso, over 90 research posters and close to 50 photographs and multimedia projects were presented relating to a variety of disciplines and creative arts by students, faculty, and staff from several Keiser University campuses. With numerous areas of study explored, several participants were recognized for their insights. Among them were Flagship campus first-place student winners Melina Trinidad for the Photography Showcase, Audrey Chouraqui for the Multimedia Showcase, and Niklas K. Nyblom for his Undergraduate Poster. Dr. Fereshteh Ahmadabadi of the Flagship Campus was recognized as first place Faculty Mentor and Keiser University College of Chiropractic Medicine students Doran Kamman and Freddie Shtivelman received the first place award for their Graduate Poster.
Participants attended workshops and sessions including Life Skills as a Predictor of Preparedness for College, Building the Case for Spinal Manipulation, The Evolution of the Comic Book Character, Wicked Problems and Ethical Dilemmas in Behavioral Research, Grant Writing, and more. They also enjoyed induction into the PGA Hall of Fame and demonstrations by College of Golf faculty, as well as demonstrations by the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol and a Natural Horsemanship Clinic in coordination with faculty from the Criminal Justice program and the Equine Studies concentration at Keiser University.
Keiser University is a private, independent, non-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites. Co-founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, Keiser University currently offers more than 100 degrees from associate to the doctoral level. Keiser University is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in providing Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report in 2023.
Dr. Jennifer Peluso (center) with Poster Presentation Third Place College of Chiropractic Medicine winners Haelly Ramirez and Jennifer Polak
Students enjoy the Keiser University Research Symposium Poster Presentation
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