GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College environmental science majors Zoe Heckathorn ’23 and Katie Aaron ’24 recently presented poster projects at the 15th annual Student Symposium on the Environment that was held on December 1 at Westminster College.
Heckathorn was awarded an Honorable Mention for her project. Of the 175 symposium attendees, 115 students from several regional colleges, universities, and high schools presented their environment-focused research, projects, service work, internships, and artwork. Students in attendance came from Westminster College, Thiel College, Duquesne University, Chatham University, Pennsylvania Western University, Youngstown State University, Butler Senior High School, Central Valley High School, Lower Merion High School, and Wilmington Area High School.
The students presented 73 projects across seven main categories, including Environmental Project Posters, Environmental Research Posters, Oral Presentations, High School Presentations, Photography, Artwork, and Video Programs. Winners were chosen from each of the seven categories and were awarded cash prizes by BioMost, Inc.
The 16th Annual Student Symposium on the Environment will be held on December 7, 2023. The annual event is sponsored by the Center for the Environment at Westminster College and the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.