Hiram College

Two students working at the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station traveled to Kemp Natural Resources Station in Wisconsin at the end of August for a workshop on Sphagnum mosses. Sarah Culliton '26 and Lily Katz '28 have been part of a research project at Hiram College's Northwoods Field Station studying pollinator networks in bogs, led by Dr. Mike Cunningham-Minnick, Dennis J. Taylor visiting professor of forest ecosystem studies, Dr. Jessie Lanterman-Novotny, undergraduate research advisor at the Field Station, and Zack Fox, sustainability coordinator and land stewardship manager. Bogs are unique habitats where the surface is covered entirely in Sphagnum moss (AKA peat moss), creating wet, low-oxygen, and low-nutrient conditions. The moss creates an environment that hosts rare and unique plants (we have five species of carnivorous plant and four orchids at the Northwoods Field Station!) and is also incredibly valuable for storing carbon from the atmosphere. But it's not just enough to say Sphagnum moss - we encountered several unique species as we walked across the bog, each of which can tell us about the varying environmental conditions in that habitat.

The start of the spring semester also brought an onslaught of conferences and presentations for many students and faculty across campus. Hiram's emphasis on small class sizes and one-on-one connections with professors means students have more chances to be mentored in their research, often leading them to more public opportunities to flex their presentation and public speaking skills. One professor who places a large emphasis on student's abilities to present their research is Steven Romberger, Ph.D., director, Office of Scholarly Endeavors, associate professor of chemistry, biochemistry coordinator. Dr. Romberger spent several weeks of the past spring semester traveling across Ohio with students Meaghan Stafford '24 and Tayleigh Price '24 to present research and represent Hiram College at several conferences.

Three Hiram College students recently received scholarships to attend the Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio based on their merit and dedication to the field of animal care.

Four Hiram College students were selected to present their research on the field of wildlife rehabiltation and education at the recent Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Conference.

These awards were presented at individual departmental celebrations and ceremonies. Congratulations to those recognized for their excellence in their desired program.

Student is awarded the James H. Barrow Scholarship in Biology.

Student is presented with the David A. Cornicelli Memorial Scholarship.

Students are presented with the Lee and Irma Cannon Memorial Scholarship.

Student receives the Carl Brown Memorial Scholarship.

Student receives the Howard Seymour Bissell Scholarship.

Students receive the the Richard C. and Jo Ann Murphy Underwood Endowed Memorial Scholarship.

Student is presented with the Ferguson Award.

Student receives the Paul Fall Scholarship.

Student is awarded the Ronald W. and Thomas E. Lingafelter Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Student is awarded Jody Modarelli Scholarship.

Student is awarded Lubrizol Chemistry Scholarship.

Student is presented with the Kelton Scott McMurray Memorial Scholarship.

Student is presented with the Grace Pickford Scholarship.

Student is presented with The Kyna Barber Endowed Scholarship.