Pictured: AES students presenting at the 2024 AES
Written by Maureen Brakke
MONMOUTH, Ore. The Western Oregon University Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences (PURE) is proud to announce that its 19th annual Academic Excellence Showcase will occur in person on Thursday, May 29. The showcase is an opportunity for Western undergraduate students to share their research with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Undergraduate and graduate students from across the university are eligible to present at the event. Each student identifies and works with a faculty mentor who helps them prepare their research for public presentation. Much of the research is done under the direct supervision of Western faculty members, and the event is a chance for all community members to learn about the exciting, leading-edge research at Western. “I’m thrilled to welcome local community members and businesses to experience the impressive range of student achievements and creativity displayed at WOU’s Academic Excellence Showcase,” says Maren Anderson, director of PURE and AES Coordinator.
The Academic Excellence Showcase will take place all day at Western Oregon University. The event features student panels, poster presentations, fine arts performances, a presentation of awards, and plenary speakers. It is free for all members of the university community and the general public. Learn more or contact pure@wou.edu for more information.
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About Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University, established in Monmouth in 1856, proudly stands as Oregon’s oldest public university. Hosting around 4,000 students, Western embodies a mid-sized, NCAA Division II institution, with approximately 80% of its students hailing from within the state. Notably, its diverse student body comprises individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, veterans, and non-traditional learners. Western stands as the preferred campus in Oregon for those pursuing an enriching education within a nurturing, student-focused environment, characterized by faculty-led instruction. Together we succeed.
