Cameron University Scholars Shine at National Research Conference

In April 2024, ten students and a recent graduate from Cameron University attended the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Long Beach, California. The conference, organized by the Council on Undergraduate Research, allows undergraduate students nationwide to present their research and receive academic recognition.

Timothy Ballard, an English education major from Cache, presented a paper titled 'Frankenstein’s Symbolic Eco-Feminist Agenda.' He developed this paper in Dr. John Hodgson’s British Literature course. His research offers a new interpretation of Mary Shelley’s work, focusing on its critique of patriarchal control over nature.

Katherine Bartek, an English major from Lawton, analyzed 'Frankenstein' from the perspective of queer and transgender representations. Her paper, also influenced by Dr. Hodgson’s teachings, discusses how the main characters represent societal outcasts, connecting with modern marginalized groups.

Landon Holley, a senior physics major from Duncan, presented a poster on ionospheric drift using ionosonde data. His work is important for space plasma research and has implications for space weather forecasting, crucial for satellite communication and GPS navigation.

Jennifer Lane, a dual major in physics and engineering from Fletcher, presented her analysis of exoplanet light curves. Her research, part of an exoplanet watch program in collaboration with NASA and global observatories, helps understand planets outside our solar system.

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