Eastern Student Sabreena Croteau of North Kingstown Presents at COPLAC Conference

2015 Oct 30

Twelve students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented at the recent Northeast regional undergraduate research conference sponsored by the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). The conference took place from Oct. 23-24 at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Among the presenters was Sabreena Croteau '16 of North Kingstown, who majors in Political Science and History . Croteau delivered an oral presentation titled "Democratic Elections in the American States: A Case for Reform." She was mentored by Political Science Professor William Salka.

"I was excited to present the findings of a paper I had been working on since last January," said Croteau, "especially at a prestigious interdisciplinary conference. It was great experience to develop my professional skills as a presenter."

Other presentations included poster and oral presentations of research, as well as creative activity such as performances and creative writing.

Students at COPLAC institutions have the opportunity to present the results of their undergraduate research at regional conferences throughout the United States, where they can meet and discuss their work with peers and faculty members. Undergraduate research projects span academic disciplines and afford students the prospect of intellectual engagement beyond the formal classroom setting. Outstanding projects are featured in COPLAC's online research journal "Metamorphosis."