771 Students to Present 370 Projects
On Friday, April 26, Colorado Mesa University will host the 15th annual Student Showcase— an extensive collection of student discoveries, artistic demonstration and innovative curiosity. A day packed with CMU and CMU Tech student presentations, this highly anticipated annual event exemplifies CMU's commitment to curiosity by highlighting students’ explorations and successes. For students, the showcase is a pinnacle demonstration of excellence and a rewarding moment within their education career.
Open to the public, local businesses, media and the CMU/CMU Tech community, the day will kick off at 12pm in the University Center, Meyer Ballroom. Keynote speaker Nicole Kain, Board President of the Foundation for Cultural Exchange, will open the floor to discuss the different avenues available to students and community members who wish to work for the betterment of their communities, locally and globally. There will be free food, drinks and a gift for all attendees.
From 1pm-4pm, presentations, posters, performances, demonstrations and exhibits will be scattered all across campus. This year, 771 students will introduce 370 presentations featuring an array of engaging topics, from artistic portfolios to scientific breakthroughs, historical narratives to mathematical discoveries, and much more.
All attendees are invited to regroup in the University Center, Meyer Ballroom to wrap up the evening and celebrate the breadth of student accomplishments. Celebrations will serve as an exclusive networking opportunity for businesses and students wishing to carry on the conversations held throughout the day.
The showcase aims to build on classroom experiences while providing a venue where students can share their work with faculty, student peers and community members. Every year, CMU unlocks success stories stemming from every corner of campus. In addition, many projects turned into published work. The event also fostered open dialogue between 700+ students, future employers and community members. Through public presentation and performance skills, students become well-equipped to continue pursuing innovation and curiosity later in their education and careers.
For more information and a collection of abstracts, refer to the Student Showcase website and event calendar.