The NAU Review — What to expect at the Undergrad Symposium

April 22, 2025

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Students talking to each other at an undergrad research symposium at NAU

What to expect at the Undergrad Symposium

At NAU, coveted research positions aren’t just for graduate students. Each year, hundreds of undergraduates participate in, and even lead, research projects across dozens of subjects. The NAU and Flagstaff communities can learn all about their groundbreaking findings at the annual Undergrad Symposium, happening April 25. In preparation for the big event, we’re spotlighting a handful of student research projects in zooarchaeology, communication sciences and more.

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Pair of students celebrating at commencement

Building a unique degree

For those who have unusual career goals—or who find themselves back in school after life interrupted their educational journeys—NAU’s bachelor of interdisciplinary studies program can be a lifeline, allowing them to design a degree as unique as they are.

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Humans of NAU
with Stacy Woodard

We’re celebrating Bus Driver Appreciation Day with a Q&A! Meet Stacy Woodard, a former Colorado River guide and helicopter pilot who now enjoys transporting students and employees across campus.

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Stacy Woodard waving to the camera in front of an NAU shuttle bus

Slide from a presentation on research about how smart ankle braces could help 40 million Americans who have difficulty walking or climbing stairs

So much to say, so little time

Brewing a cup of tea. Listening to a pop song. Doing 180 jumping jacks. What do all of these things have in common? They all take about three minutes—the same amount of time student researchers have to describe their complex work at NAU’s 3-Minute Research Presentation Competition. Nine finalists, all doctoral students, proved the impact of their research in tiny talks on April 17. Who came out on top?

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Fighting for the vulnerable

James Davis and Amaya Pablo—both juniors who hope to find careers in research that benefits marginalized communities—have received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship to support their studies.

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Students playing video games in a dimly lit room

‘Hot learning summer’ is here

From video game design to photography to robotics, NAU’s summertime course opportunities are endless—whether you’re a student, an employee or a lifelong learner living in Arizona.

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