Tyler Wallin Presents Research at McKendree University

2013 May 3

Tyler Wallin, a McKendree University junior from Mascoutah, was among the winners of the recently UBEST (Undergraduate Bearcats Engaged in Scholarly Thinking) research poster sessions held on campus on April 25 and 26.

Wallin, a biology pre-professional major, won first place in the overall presentation category for his poster, "The Effects of Marine Symbiotic Relationships in the Evolutionary Process."

A total of 138 students presented posters, which were judged on original research, visual presentation and audience engagement. Photos of all participants are posted at https://picasaweb.google.com/McKendreeBearcats/UBESTPosterSessions2013#

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