Caitlin Mcdonough Presents Undergraduate Research at Beloit College Symposium Day

BELOIT, WI (04/26/2012)(readMedia)-- Caitlin McDonough '12 of Brooklyn, N.Y., presented her research on "Effect of the Frequency of Hormone-Induced Spermiation on Sperm Quantity and Quality in Fowler's Toads (Bufo fowleri)" at the 36th Annual Beloit College Student Symposium on Thursday, April 12. She is a cellular, molecular, and integrative biology major.

Symposium Day at Beloit College is an academic forum at which students publicly present their research to the college community. All classes are cancelled to allow students, faculty and staff to attend the presentations. Topics range from scientific studies to interpretations of literary works. Each of the nearly 90 students participating in the program prepare a half-hour oral presentation or make poster presentations of original research conducted during the 2011-2012 academic year. Symposium Day participants are honored at a closing reception.

McDonough's study determined the effect of the frequency of hormone-induced spermiation on sperm quantity and quality in Fowler's toads (Bufo fowleri) by comparing four levels of hormone injection frequencies: twice a week, once a week, every other week, and every three weeks.

Beloit College is a residential, liberal arts college offering 40 majors to its 1,250 students. Located 90 miles northwest of Chicago, Beloit is one of the nation's most international colleges, drawing students from 41 nations as well as 49 states.