The inaugural Student Arts and Research Symposium (StARS) kicks off Thursday night on the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield.
UIS Biology Professor Rebecca Landsberg and two student researchers sat down with Peter Gray to discuss the work they’ll be presenting, from studying a household plant’s potential for fighting cancer to a survey looking into the minds and motivation of college students today:
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The StARS symposium runs Thursday night from 5:30 until 10:00 and from 9 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday, in the lobby of Sangamon Auditorium on the UIS campus.
For more details on the keynote speakers and event schedule, click here.

This research is incredibly impressive. Congratulations to all of the students who are presenting their work at the symposium!