FSU Student Wins Award of Excellence
posted by Krystal Nelms | November 29, 2017 | In Arts and CultureLaura Lovell, an undergraduate student from Fayetteville State University was been awarded the “Award of Excellence in Research Presentation” on November 8, 2016.
Lovell is pursuing a dual major in chemistry and chemical engineering, and minoring in materials science.
Lovell was awarded at the 24th International Conference on Application of Accelerators for her research on “Morphological and Hardness Changes in Silica Implanted with MeV Heavy Ions,” a technique that can be used to create high efficiency thermoelectric devices.
Lovell stated that she enjoys what she does and the opportunities that have been laid before her. She could not hope for more: “I have learned so much from this dual major program at Fayetteville State University,” Lovell stated. “I got to go to Texas all which all my expenses paid to accept my award.”
Lovell got to present a lecture, as well as two poster presentations: one on ion beam radiation effects on physical and mechanical properties of silica, and the second on studying the heavy element content of polymers used for toy manufacturing.
She felt honored to be selected, and to be able to present her ideas.
Lovell stated that with hard work and determination anything is possible and that the dual major program has been successful with her.
The CAARI Conference series is unique. It brings together scientist, professors, physicians, engineers, and students from all over the world to one convention that use particle accelerators in their research and industrial applications. The conference began back in the 1968 as a conference on the small use of Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI).
Lovell has been an outstanding student and has shown her pride for Fayetteville State University. Laura Lovell is definitely making her impact, and using her schooling to get where she wants to go.
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