It's that time of the year again when the academic world witnesses a special display of talent and intellect. Alpha Chi National College Honor Society recently announced the winners of several convention presentation prizes at the 2023 National Convention, an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of its student and alumni members across various disciplines.
With a history dating back to 1922, Alpha Chi has consistently championed the cause of "making scholarship effective for good." Today, we're proud to celebrate the winners who have upheld the tenets of Truth and Character and have made a difference in their respective fields.
Albuquerque at Last!
This year's Alpha Chi National Convention was extra special because it was originally intended for 2020. The long-awaited event finally brought together hundreds of students and alumni, providing them with the opportunity to present their scholarly and creative work to a multidisciplinary audience comprising peers and faculty advisors. In addition to 30 discipline-specific prizes, the convention also awarded an overall prize for graduate student presenters and one for alumni presenters, regardless of their academic field.
The excitement in the air was palpable as participants showcased their work, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation, and camaraderie. Each presentation was a testament to the dedication and perseverance of these exceptional individuals who have risen to the top ten percent of their classes at their respective institutions.
Best of the Best Selected
Each year, our outstanding convention presenters continue to inspire each other with their outstanding work and research. Each one of them has contributed immensely to their respective fields, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and scholarly pursuit. The following 20 Alpha Chi members were selected from roughly 100 student and alumni presentations that were awarded at the 2023 National Convention (in order by university name):
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Winner
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University
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Award
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Presentation Title
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Ashlee Reed
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Abilene Christian University
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Ellen Millsaps Prize in American Literature
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The Pursuit of Authenticity in a Technological World
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Michaela Zimmerman
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Angelo State University
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Johnny and Frances Williams Prize in Performing Arts
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Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903, by Johann Sebastian Bach
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Brittany Brown
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Brescia University
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Patricia A. Williams Prize in Education
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Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in Middle School STEM
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Derek Ryan Driskill
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Carson-Newman University
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Clark Youngblood Prize in Philosophy and Religion
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The Roman Jesus: Exploring The Gospel of Mark through Propp’s Narratemes
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Danya I. Gonzalez
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Fresno Pacific University
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Walden Freeman Prize in American History
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Slow to Respond: The United States HIV/AIDS Epidemic Federal Response During the Reagan Presidency
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Allyson Butts
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Gardner-Webb University
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Jeanette Wieser Prize in Exercise Science and Nutrition
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Mindfulness and Motivation: An Qualitative Examination of Peak Performance in NCAA Division 1 Golfers
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Damian Chance Hutchins
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Gardner-Webb University
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Dennis M. Organ Alumni Member Prize
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Personalized Immunocompetent Tumor-on-a-Chip Platform Produces Tumor-Reactive Cytotoxic Lymphocytes
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Erik P. Yost
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Grand Canyon University
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Milton L. and Avery G. Church Prize in Environmental Science
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STELLAR Research: Taking Organic Energy to Space and Around the World
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Sophie Rossitto
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Harding University
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Brown’s Graduation Supplies Prize in Communication
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Connecting Artists to Audiences: The Role of Music Journalism in Society
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Elizabeth Milner
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Hawaii Pacific University
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Joseph E. and Bessie Mae Pryor Prize in Chemistry
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Potential Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Compounds from Marine Natural Product Extracts
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Audrey Sineath
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Kansas Wesleyan University
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Mary Waterstreet Prize in Psychology
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Exploring College Students' Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Hookup Culture
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Edward T. Hansford
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Lindenwood University
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Margaret A. Fitzgerald Prize in Political Science
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Understanding Community Perception of Lindenwood University’s Sustainability Efforts
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Bailey McCarl
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Lipscomb University
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Suzanne and J.T. Pundt Graduate Student Member Prize
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Studying the Perception of Facial Affect and Emotional Body Language
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Kim Ho
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Lyon College
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Alexander Bendazzi and Strayer University Prize in Art, Music, and Dance Papers
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Ceramic Glaze Chemistry Documentation Using Emacs Org Mode
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Ian Crombie
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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Floyd and Rosana Tesmer/DC Gamma Prize in Original Visual Art
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Fear is a Fallacy
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Priscilla Perey Ratonel
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Menlo College
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Joseph E. and Bessie Mae Pryor Prize in Mathematics
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Covid Campus Simulation: Predicting and Modeling SIRV Populations as Preventative Policies are Implemented Over Time
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Sai Sondh
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University of La Verne
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Bonnie Revelle Prize in Molecular and Cellular Biology
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The Impact of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in the Production of Reactive Oxidative Species in Embryonic Thymocytes
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Hannah Irving
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Avery Grenfell Church Prize in Anthropology and Sociology
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Toxic Leadership and Excessive Control: How the U.S. Army's environment contributes to maladaptive coping mechanisms
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Autumn Paulson
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Waldorf University
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Gayle Webb White Prize in Business Management
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Can You Retire by Working at Wal-Mart in the Midwest?
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Hannah Meyer
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Waldorf University
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Thelma Hall Prize in Creative Writing
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Prison Family
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The Future Looks Bright
As the curtains close on yet another successful Alpha Chi convention, it's clear that the future is in good hands. The brilliance and creativity exhibited by these winners are a testament to the power of scholarship and its potential to transform lives.
