Carly Young to Present at Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium at Ashland University

ASHLAND, OH (02/28/2013)(readMedia)-- Carly Young of Fremont, OH, will present at Ashland University's College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium.

Young is a 2010 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and is majoring in biology at Ashland University.

Young will give a poster presentation titled, "Characterizing Enterococcus faecalis Bacteriophage VD13." Her presentation will be given from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the alumni room of John C. Myers Convocation Center.

Ashland University's College of Arts and Sciences is hosting an Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium that will feature the works of approximately 55 students from 13 departments in the College.

According to Dr. Diane Bonfiglio, assistant professor of psychology, the April 10 symposium, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Myers Convocation Center. The symposium will feature oral presentations, performances, poster presentations and art exhibitions.

Dr. Dawn Weber, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said the symposium will showcase the many and varied talents of the students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

"This event provides students in the College of Arts and Sciences the chance to present the results of independent research, exhibit their artwork, or give literary readings, musical or theatrical performances in a professional setting," Weber said. "And we are excited that the public as well as all faculty, staff and students will be able to attend these presentations and performances."

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2013, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.