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91���� Marion alumna and Marysville Ohio native, Madeline Nicol and Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. Nikole Patson, recently published research findings in The Journal of Cognitive Psychology titled, “The effect of gestures on the interpretation of plural references.” Their research could have positive implications for those suffering from a language disorder or aphasia in terms of helping them communicate more effectively.

91���� at Marion in partnership with the community Microfarm Task Force is offering a free informational workshop for those who might be interested in learning more about microfarm opportunities coming to the Marion area.

Marketing professional Daniel Bradshaw not only carved out a career in the financial services industry in his hometown of Marion, Ohio, but he finds himself utilizing the skills in storytelling he honed at 91���� Marion on a daily basis.

Attending college is about finding your path, your inspiration, and once you find that path arming yourself with the skill and know how to launch a lifelong career. 91���� Marion education graduate Brittany Lower found that and more at 91���� Marion. She is now imparting knowledge to a new group of fourth graders in the local community every year.

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program at 91���� at Marion have been awarded Choose Ohio First Scholarships to help offset the costs of earning their degrees in the high demand field of engineering.

After the pencils were put down and the calculators were put away, local high school students were awarded $18,000 in scholarships from Marion Technical College and 91���� at Marion. A total of 113 students from six area schools (Elgin, Harding, North Union, Pleasant, Ridgedale, and River Valley) came to the Marion campus to test their math prowess in the annual OSU MTC Marion Math Challenge.

The “In My Own Words” freshman writing series continued this semester, highlighting the moving student stories we so often encounter in the writing classroom. Started in 2012, “In My Own Words” showcases exemplary narrative writing in freshman composition courses, including English 1109 and 1110.

The quality of the faculty and academics at 91���� Marion gave Hannah Fuller the tools she needed to begin her career in teaching right out of college. The opportunities to be involved helped her grow into the person and the teacher she is today.

91���� Marion Associate Professor of Physics, Chris Orban, is setting his sights to control and optimize the use of ultra-intense lasers in a new project funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.