Photos: Chemistry, Geology; Sociology at 35th Annual Elkin R. Isaac Symposium

April 16, 2025 Lizzy Kelley News, Photos 0

A woman with short brown hair and glasses wears a black suit with white lines stands behind a wooden presentation stand. Behind her is a digital screen displaying a slide titled “External Process” with a bulleted list below.
Traverse City senior and chemistry major Zosia Bolde presents her presentation titled “Effects of Ruthenium on the Selectivity of Asymmetric Hydrogen Transfer.” Bolde’s presentation was one of 19 chemistry projects presented during the event (Photo by Lizzy Kelley).

In 1991, Albion College alumni created an endowment to honor an alumnus, professor and coach, Elkin R. Isaac ‘48. Now, 35 years later, students, faculty and visitors continue to honor Isaac’s legacy through research presentations, an Honors Convocation and more.

On Thursday, Albion hosted the 35 Annual Elkin R. Isaac Student Research Symposium, sponsored by the Elkin R. Isaac Endowment.

The symposium was divided into a morning, afternoon and poster session. Both the morning and afternoon sessions were held in four separate rooms, with presentations scheduled every 15 minutes.

The morning session ran from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m., followed by a break for the Honors Convocation. The afternoon session ran from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. Following those, researchers gathered from 4 to 5 p.m. in the science atrium for the poster session to conclude the symposium. 

According to the 2025 Symposium Program, 162 students gave presentations throughout the day, with 118 participating in the poster session. 

A wide shot photo of an open room in between brick walls and tall windows. Within the room multiple grey walls are set up with white posters stuck to them. People walk among the walls, and few are seen walking up and down the stairs at the bottom left of the photo.
An overview photo of students presenting their research posters (Photo by Bella Bakeman).
A man stands to the left of a digital screen with shoulder length blonde hair wearing khakis, a white dress shirt and a dark dress coat. Cast onto the screen beside him is a slide deck with the word “Hypothesis” at the top with two photographs below.
Caledonia senior Isaac Hautala presents his research titled, “Glauconitic Greens, Ancient Seas, What Does It Mean?” In reference to his research, Hautala said, “It took a long time, but it was worth it” (Photo by Lizzy Kelley).
A woman with curled brown hair and a black long-sleeved dress stands to the right of a purple and white sign reading, “Elkin R. Isaac Albion College Student Research Symposium”. To the left of the sign is part of a digital screen displaying a slide with a photograph of a man and his two young sons.
Logos Nigeria senior Aishat Fagun discusses her research presentation titled, “The Legacy of Medical Racism: Examining Social Determinants, Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Disparities Among African Americans.” Fagun said the project makes her “Think of the kind of doctor I want to be, one who advocates for my patients” (Photo by Lizzy Kelley).
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