Made In Millersville

Millersville University students have conducted various research and creative projects over the past year and now they have the opportunity to share these projects with the campus community during the second annual Made in Millersville.

Made in Millersville will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the McNairy Library.  Dr. Rene Munoz, director of sponsored programs & research administration, and Tatiana Paskova-Balkenhol, assistant professor in the library department are coordinating the event. They are assisted by a committee consisting of 17 faculty and staff from departments and offices across the University.

Last year’s event succeeded in drawing more than 100 participants. This year’s goals are to increase both conference participation and attendance.

“First, I hope this event informs other students, faculty and local businesses to the excellent work going on at Millersville. Second, I hope this event inspires other students and faculty to engage in research and creative projects and to share those projects with the rest of the University,” said Dr. Mark Atwater, assistant professor of Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology, who serves on the committee.

Dr. Farkas’ English Advanced Composition students are writing some of the conference presenters’ profiles for the website at https://blogs.millersville.edu/madeinmu/.

Faculty are asked to encourage their students to visit Made In Millersville this year and become participants next year, as it allows students to gain experience in research, creativity and presentation skills.

Three specific examples include:

“The Last Argument of Kings: A Case Study in Cold War Weapon’s Acquisition, The MBT-70 1963-1970”
By Mike Fitzpatrick – Major: Master of Arts in history
Watch his video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-HzBFjGadk&feature=youtu.be. 

“Made in Millersville is an important showcase of student creativity and excellence,” said Mike Fitzpatrick, a Made in Millersville participant this year. “It gives students a safe place to share their ideas and scholarship with one another and with the outside world. I am proud to take part in a forum which enhances on campus discourse, as well as to support my fellow students.”

“In Between the Hands”
By Alexandra Rodrigues -Major: Fine Arts Major with a concentration in Metals/Jewelry; Minor: Business management
“Made in Millersville is a great opportunity for excelling Millersville students to show the community, both near and far, our accomplishments while here,” said Alexandra Rodrigues, another Made in Millersville participant. “It provides a platform for students to showcase what they have studied and researched while attending school.”

“The Relationship Between Coping Strategies, Burden, and Distress in Female Certified Nursing Assistants Who Care for Dementia Patients”
By Madison McQuiston – Major: Psychology;  Minor: Geriatric
Watch video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdGUb-NQSQY&feature=youtu.be. 

“I decided to take part in the Made in Millersville because I felt it would be a great way to share my experiences with the public, said Made in Millersville participant, Madison McQuiston. “I think my project can provide valid support for current and future healthcare professionals.”

To help get the word out, three students from Comm 390 are running a social media campaign as their class project to increase student attendance at the conference.

For more information on the event contact Dr. Rene Munoz at 717-871-4457 or rene.munoz@millersville.edu .