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03/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/03/2026 02:15
First-Place Undergraduate Research
First-Place Undergraduate Research
Justin Myers, left, a senior studying environmental sciences, explains his research poster, "Growing with Purpose: A GIS model for Future GUTS installations," to Keyleen Cleavenger, center, a junior in digital communication, and Emma Moon, right, a junior in media communication, during the Office of Undergraduate Research's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Exhibition on Friday at Carlson Library. Myers was awarded first place at the annual exhibition, which showcases research and creative activity projects by undergraduate students during the past year.
Winners:
First place: Justin Myers, a senior in environmental sciences.
Second place: Ananya Bhatt, a junior in public health.
Third place: Emily Brach, a senior in environmental sciences.
Dorthy Price Award for Creativity and Innovation: Tajiana Poellnitz, a junior in Asian studies.
In addition to the student awards, Dr. Todd Crail, a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, received the 2025 Outstanding Mentor of the Year award.
From left, Ananya Bhatt, a junior in public health; Dr. Mitchell McKinney, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs at UToledo; Dr. Todd Crail, a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences; Tajiana Poellnitz, a junior in Asian studies; Ananya Bhatt, a junior in public health; and Justin Myers, a senior in environmental sciences.
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