By Augie Colantuono

The fifth annual Student Research and Creativity Celebration here at Buffalo State College is set to go off at the end of April. The celebration provides a forum for undergraduate students to present their research, scholarly and creative activities.

Jill Singer, an earth science professor, runs the event. She says the celebration has a lot to offer such as student presentations.

“Many students demonstrate their talents and scholarly accomplishments by giving talks, reading papers and preparing posters. Other students give musical and theatrical performances,” Singer said.

In years past, one project ended up with students and faculty racing around on campus in a mini-Baja vehicle.

“Two years ago, a group of students from the technology department demonstrated their mini-Baja vehicle that they were entering into the national competition. Students and faculty had a chance to race around the Student Union quad in the vehicle and test its maneuverability and speed,” Singer said.

She likes the idea of celebrating research and creativity and says it’s a good place to discover a classmate’s academic accomplishments.

“First, the celebration is a great opportunity to acknowledge the academic achievement of our students and acknowledge the faculty and professional staff that serve as mentors. Second, the experience is essential for students, whether they plan to go directly into the job market or continue their education at the graduate level,” Singer said.

Kristin Giannelli, a junior public communications major, has never heard of the research and creativity celebration but says, she look forward to finding out more about it.

“It’s important to celebrate peoples new ideas,” Giannelli said.

For any additional questions about the celebration you can reach Singer at 878-4724 or e-mail her at singerjk@buffalostate.edu.