2016 University Day Awards for Academic Excellence

The 2016 University Day Awards at the University of Maine at Presque Isle celebrate student achievements in research and academic presentations. Each year, this prestigious event showcases exceptional student work, with awards given for outstanding talk and poster presentations. The 2016 ceremony highlighted diverse topics in scientific research, social issues, and cultural studies, reflecting the innovative spirit of our student community.

2016 University Day Talk Presentation Award Winners

Title of Talk: 1134
Student Presenter(s):

  • Emma Ruff

Mentor: Hyrum Benson

Title of Talk: Comparison of Pathogenic Antibiotic Resistant Genes from Fall and Winter
Student Presenter(s):

  • Abigail Riitano

Mentor: Larry Feinstein

Title of Talk: Exposed: The Double Standard
Student Presenter(s):

  • Arianna Forbes

Mentor: Heather Sincavage

Title of Talk: Policing Internships and Training
Student Presenter(s):

  • Eric Depner
  • Kyle MacCallum
  • Joshua Morrow
  • Tiffany Stewart

Mentor: Lisa Leduc

Title of Talk: Proficiency Education vs. Traditional Education
Student Presenter(s):

  • Mallorie Cyr
  • Kimberly Hemphill
  • Sarah Sullivan

Mentor: William Breton

Title of Talk: Protection from Abuse Orders in Aroostook County
Student Presenter(s):

  • Idella Thompson
  • Theodore Gilliam

Mentor: Lisa Leduc

Title of Talk: Redefining Fitness
Student Presenter(s):

  • Timothy Babine

Mentor: Barbara Blackstone, Aaron Marston

Title of Talk: Women Redefining Culture
Student Presenter(s):

  • Melissa Lizotte
  • AJ Naffziger Mullane

Mentor: Deborah Hodgkins, Heather Sincavage

2016 University Day Poster Presentation Award Winners

Title of Talk: Campus Crusade for Christ
Student Presenter(s):

  • Joshua Williams

Mentor: Mary Lawrence

Title of Talk: The Effect of Antibacterial Agent Triclosan on Reactive Oxygen Species Generation in RBL-2H3 Mast Cells
Student Presenter(s):

  • Abigail Riitano

Mentor: Larry Feinstein

Title of Talk: Glacial Flow Patterns in Hoton Nuur Valley, Bayan Olgii, Mongolia
Student Presenter(s):

  • Caleb Ward

Mentor: David Putnam

Title of Talk: Measuring Effects of Electrostatic Charge on Bumble Bee Behavior
Student Presenter(s):

  • Kaitlyn Belanger

Mentor: Scott Dobrin

Title of Talk: Snow Analysis and Field Experiment
Student Presenter(s):

  • Nathaniel Norris

Mentor: David Putnam

Honoring Excellence at UMPI’s 15th Annual University Day

The University Day Awards recognize the commitment, curiosity, and dedication of UMPI students who contribute to advancing knowledge across disciplines. Congratulations to the 2016 award recipients and their mentors for their inspiring work!