Thirteen students participated in SUNY Jamestown Community College Career Services Student Showcase in April, with winners crowned in applied learning, academic accomplishment, and artistic accomplishment categories.
Previously known as Scholars Day, the Student Showcase celebrates academic research and creative activity among students and their faculty mentors.
“Creating a Custom Robot End Effector" by Jack Tupper, of Little Valley; and "The Wings of Tamnaetth" by Shannagh Murphy, of South Africa, earned a tie for top honors in applied learning.
Also presenting in that category were Alexis Lundmark, of Lakewood, on “Mental Health Matters;” and Kyle Camp, of Cheektowaga, on “Custom Game Design.”
“Exploring the Path Forward with Nuclear Energy" by Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, of South Africa; and “Rituals in Baseball" by Caelan Register, of Bemus Point, garnered top academic accomplishment honors.
Also presenting were Julia Jefferlone, of Gowanda, on "The Riot Grrrl Movement;" Kiara Maren, of South Africa, on "Diagnosing Justice: Navigating Medical Malpractice and Negligence Surrounding Patient Rights;" Lydia Adu-Kwakye, of Jamestown, on "The Impact of Cardiovascular Health;" and Mehwesh Showkat, of Queens, on "The Jacquard Loom's Digital Thread."
“Abandoned Beauties" by Molly Pilling, of Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania, took first-place in artistic accomplishment. Second place went to "Graphic Design as Fine Art” by Emily Payne, of Falconer.
Also presenting was Alix Sandberg, of Falconer, on "Resilience: A Poem.”
“The Student Showcase highlights the exceptional work our students are doing across disciplines,” said Julie Page, JCC Career Services navigator. “Their projects reflect not only their academic and creative talents but also their curiosity to explore new ideas. We are proud of their achievements and grateful for the faculty mentors who guided them.”
Each presenting student was supported by faculty mentors, including Jonathan Blair, Computer Science instructor; Annie Chartrand, Career Services manager; Dion Daly, Business assistant professor; Tim Griffin, Mechanical Technology assistant professor; Allison Johnson, Nursing instructor; Traci Langworthy, History professor; Madison LaVallee, Art & Design assistant professor; Sara Luther, Nursing instructor; Tim Piazza, Engineering assistant professor; Karen Weyant, English associate professor; and Stephanie Zwyghuizen, Mathematics professor.