Local student presents undergraduate research at Beloit College

BELOIT, WI (04/08/2013)(readMedia)-- Raksha Ashlaysha, a senior from Madison, Wis., will present research at the 37th Annual Beloit College Student Symposium on Thursday, April, 11. The molecular, cellular & integrative biology major will give a presentation on "Probiotics as a Possible Alternative Solution to Pharmaceutical Drugs in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome" and another presentation on "A Social Entrepreneurship Exercise: Pitching a Startup Product."

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 2012-2013 academic year. Symposium Day participants are honored at a closing reception.

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.