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Thomas Lyons, sophomore engineering major from Hendersonville, Tennessee, gives a presentation to an attendee over his research. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: ACU holds Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival

April 20, 2024 by Steven Infante

ACU hosted its annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival on Tuesday at Hunter Welcome Center. The event showcased student’s research and gave them the opportunity to present it in front of faculty and peers. The festival was followed by a group dinner where several students where presented with awards for their achievements.

Jayden Smith, sophomore engineering major from Weatherford, poses for a photo after receiving an award. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Thomas Lyons, sophomore engineering major from Hendersonville, Tennessee, gives a presentation to an attendee over his research. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Sean McDonald, sophomore physics major from Leander, gives a presentation over his research. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Samuel Ash, junior engineering major from Stephens, Georgia, gives a presentation over his research. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Students get food at the URCI festival. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Lily Yaro, junior digital entertainment technology major from Highland Village, gives a speech over her research. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Brandon Cheever, freshmen global studies major from Overland Park, Kansas, gives a speech over his research. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Laci Harvey, sophomore kinesiology major from Dallas, talks to an attendee about her research. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Chase McMahon, junior biography major from Carrollton, presentsq his research project. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Hansen Penya, senior sociology major from Abilene, gives presentation over how levels of income levels effect voting. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Students check-in to view their peer’s presentations at the URCI festival. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Dr. Qiang Xu, professor of biology, gives a talk at the URCI festival. (Photo by Steven Infante)

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