George Schieck
  • Philosophy
  • Class of 2016
  • San Diego, CA

George Schieck Showcases Research

2014 Mar 24

The Seventh Annual Student Research Symposium recognizes the outstanding scholarly accomplishments of students from San Diego State University.

More than 375 of the best and brightest researchers from San Diego State University participated in the seventh annual Student Research Symposium including George Schieck, a Masters Philosophy major who presented on Aesthetics and Spinoza.

The two-day symposium recognizes the outstanding scholarly accomplishments of SDSU students and provides a public forum where students from every major and program can present their research, scholarship or creative activities.

During the event, which took place in SDSU's Love Library on March 7 and 8, graduate and undergraduate students showcased original research through presentations -- both oral and poster -- on a variety of topics from humor, animal rights and air pollution to marriage equality, bone health, mucus and bacteria.

"The Student Research Symposium is a wonderful way for our entire community to see the variety of research being undertaken here at SDSU," said Keven Jeffery, SDSU's student research committee chair. "Participating in the symposium allows students to get experience presenting in a public forum and to be recognized for their initiative and work outside of the classroom."

"Participating in the research process gives students the chance to get some real-world insight into potential careers, to forge close relationships with faculty mentors, to become more competitive for scholarships and fellowships and finally to reinforce the lessons learned in lectures," Jeffery continued.

Presentations were evaluated based on several criteria including the originality, significance and delivery of the research.

The top 10 researchers were honored with Presidential Awards and will go on to represent SDSU at the California State University Student Research Competition in May 2014.

For more information on SDSU's Student Research Symposium, visit http://srs.sdsu.edu.

About San Diego State University San Diego State University is a major public research institution offering bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. The university provides transformative experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom, for its 35,000 students. Students participate in research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, and a broad range of student life and leadership opportunities. The university's rich campus life features opportunities for students to participate in, and engage with, the creative and performing arts, a Division I athletics program and the vibrant cultural life of the San Diego region. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.