Annual Women in Science Symposium set for Jan. 23

Five current Hanover College students will share information about their research experiences during the fifth-annual Women in Science Symposium.

Hanover’s Women in Science Symposium features select science students and provides an in-depth exploration of their recent research opportunities. Presentations highlight research experiences and touch on topics such as each presenter’s particular science, the nature of experiment design and the research process, methodologies, laboratory work, field work and even ethics.

The Women in Science Symposium will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, in Science Center, room 137. The event is open to the public. Admission is free.

Corinne Dilger ‘26, a double major in biology and chemistry, will present information about the “Analysis of Airway Biochemistry: Bronchial Epithelial Cell pH and S-Nitrosylation of SEPP1.” Dilger’s internship was through Indiana University’s Medical Physician Engineers, Scientists, and Clinicians Preparatory Program. 

Katelyn Enginger ‘25, a biology major, will examine the “Emergence Behavior of the Elusive Forcepfly, Merope tuber.” Her research was conducted as part of the College’s Summer Research Fellows Program.

Suzie Ronk ‘25, a double major in biology and secondary education, will explore “The Detrimental Effects of Moose Over-browsing on Balsam Fir and Other Native Plants.” Ronk’s research was part of a program at Wolves & Moose of Isle Royale in Michigan.

Allison Russell ‘26, who majors in chemistry and engineering, will discuss “Jet Propulsion Fuel Analysis – The Right Balance of Kerosene Additives, Efficiency and Stability?” Her research was conducted through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division.

Eliza Weston ’25 will present “Fluid Status Evaluation and Fluid Overload Recognition in Critically Ill Children and Infants.” Weston, a biochemistry and kinesiology and integrative physiology double major, participated in Indiana University’s Medical Physician Engineers, Scientists, and Clinicians Preparatory Program.