Scholars at the Capitol

During February, McNair Scholars Charles Olson ’13 and Roseanna Benser ’13 represented Augsburg at the Minnesota Private College Scholars at the Capitol research poster session. Olson, a biopsychology major, presented the research he conducted with biology assistant professor David Crowe on brain activity during perception. Benser, a sociology major, shared an analysis of audience perception during stand-up comedy performances, research she conducted with sociology professor James Vela-McConnell. This annual event, sponsored by the Minnesota Private College Council, highlighted the research of undergraduate students from 15 Minnesota colleges and universities.