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Tournament brings high school students to LC High school students across the region put their analytical skills to the test in a series of competitive events at the Science Olympiad hosted on campus. Dr. Molli Newman, Assistant Professor of Biology and coordinator of the Science Olympiad, said the Division C event held on Feb. 19 was the first time the college hosted a regional competition. The Olympiad consisted of examonly events, build-only events and hybrid events. “My favorite events this year were the hybrid events,” she said. “They consist of an exam portion and a build portion, which really allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and also
to showcase it in their design.” She said the exams covered subjects ranging from anatomy to geology, and some of the devices assembled in the build events included bridges, airplanes and vehicles that move by using WiFi signals that can broadcast certain distances. “These types of events are important because they allow students to learn about certain topics more in depth, and they provide wonderful opportunities for students to learn and demonstrate the scientific and/or design processes,” she said. “I enjoy getting to see the creativity of the students in approaching the build events, and in general how excited the students are about science.” | More at lagrange.edu/news
Faculty receive excellence awards Three faculty members were celebrated for research and teaching excellence at the college’s Honors Day ceremony on April 28. Marcia Brown, Professor and Chair of the college’s Fine and Performing Arts Department (at left in the photo), received the 2022 Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award. The award recognizes an exceptional faculty member who demonstrates strong academic skills in the classroom and provides leadership and support in other areas
of campus life. Dr. Christi Hu, Associate Professor of Psychological Science and Director of Undergraduate Research, received the John Hines Jr. Undergraduate Research Faculty Award. It
A high school student performs a chemistry experiment on Feb. 19 at the Science Olympiad.
recognizes a professor whose work supports the college’s undergraduate research program. Dr. Richard Soash, Assistant Professor of History, received the 2022 United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Exemplary Teacher Award. Each year, GBHEM member schools select one faculty member who exemplifies excellence in teaching, civility and concern for students, the institution and the community.
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