Massage therapy students participate in the first SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) held recently at the College at Brockport. Pictured from left are: Jon Cloutier of Queensbury; Traci Maxwell of Valencia, Pa.; Paula Scheftic of Manlius and John Posson of Norwich.
(Morrisville, NY – April 2015) Five students from Morrisville State College were among those selected to present at the first SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) held recently at the College at Brockport.
The conference brought together undergraduate researchers and visual and performing artists as well as their faculty mentors throughout the SUNY system for a full day of activities, including sessions devoted to student presentations, a SUNY Graduate School Fair, and professional development workshops for students and faculty.
The multi-disciplinary research conference provides a select group of undergraduates, original researchers and artists, a special opportunity to vet their work with students and faculty from across the state specializing in their fields.
Presenting for MSC were the following massage therapy students:
Paula Scheftic, of Manlius
Traci Maxwell, of Valencia, Pa.
John Posson, of Norwich
Jon Cloutier, Queensbury
Also presenting was Eric Griffin, a dietetic technician student from Troy.
Massage therapy students gave a presentation titled, “Progressive Massage Therapy Treatments Encourage Overall Health and Well-being.” In their study, they used a variety of massage therapy modalities to improve performance and quality of life while decreasing stress and pain levels.
Griffin’s nutrition topic was “Irradiation.” His presentation focused on irradiation of food to prevent future outbreaks of E.coli in a hypothetical community. The study was part of a visual aids capstone project in his Educational Methods for the Food and Health Care Fields class.
The SURC is supported by SUNY’s Chancellor and Provost, Research Foundation, University Faculty Senate, Faculty Council of Community Colleges, and Student Assembly.