ABERDEEN, S.D. – Six Northern State University Honors Program students attended the virtual Upper Midwest Honors Conference on Friday, March 26.
Two of those students, Emily Reiten and Molly Walter, presented their thesis research at the conference, titled, “Connections: Zooming in on Honors Education.”
Reiten, from Jamestown, N.D., presented, “Paranoia. Is Your Smartphone Eavesdropping on You?” This study utilized a mini experiment and survey to explore experiences related to our phones eavesdropping on our private conversations. Her thesis advisor is Lindsey Huber.
Walter, from Monticello, Minn., presented “Statistics in Minnesota Baseball,” which explores the various aspects of weather and offensive statistics to see how much weather truly changes performance. Dr. Stacy Trentham is her thesis advisor.
The UMHC conference featured sessions led by Honors professionals, student research presentations and opportunities for networking. The other four NSU students who attended the virtual event were Micah Baldwin, James Heisinger, Taren Tschetter and Tatum Waldrop.
“This conference is a great opportunity for our Honors students to present their research and be the expert in the room on their topic,” said Dr. Kristi Bockorny, associate professor of management and director of the NSU Honors Program. “Both Emily and Molly will defend their thesis this semester, and presenting allowed them to practice, but it also gave them the opportunity to share what they have learned through the research process.”
About the NSU Honors Program
The NSU Honors Program began in 1983 and has risen to national recognition. To graduate In Honoribus, students are required to complete an original Honors thesis and pass an oral defense in front of faculty. Northern Honors students have had success presenting that thesis research nationally, with students placing at the National Collegiate Honors Conference four times in recent years. To learn more, visit NSU Honors Program.
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and, soon, an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $120 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.
Pictured: Reiten, left, and Walter, right.