This year, the College of Arts and Sciences expanded the 34th Mathias Student Research Conference to include the arts, making it the largest, brightest conference to date, with more than 145 student presenters.

The event was funded in part by a generous grant from the late Robyn Rafferty Mathias, AU trustee and alumna. Highlights included a lunch and remarks by Dean Linda Aldoory and Katherine Grill, CAS alumna and CEO and co-founder of Neolth, a company that provides digital mental health support for young people. 

"Congratulations to all of our students who participated!” says Aldoory. “Your dedication to intellectual engagement, the arts, and the pursuit of knowledge is commendable. Special recognition goes to our winners; your outstanding achievement is a testament to your hard work and scholarly excellence."

With so many participants, panels, and poster competitions, competition was fierce. Read on to learn more about the well-deserving winners: