LEWISTON, Idaho — Lewis-Clark State College students and faculty will showcase their research projects during the 17th annual Research Symposium.
The symposium will take place May 6-7 at the Lewiston campus, and May 8 in Coeur d’Alene. All presentations are free and open to the public; complimentary parking will also be available.
Some 250 to 300 LC State students representing more than a dozen programs on campus will showcase their work, accompanied by more than 20 faculty members associated with the courses featured at the event. In addition, seven faculty members will participate in a keynote panel.
“The symposium represents the very best of Lewis-Clark State College’s academic mission in action,” said Fred Chilson, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “It is a celebration of student inquiry, faculty mentorship, and the meaningful exchange of ideas that strengthens both our campus and our broader community. Events like this showcase the extraordinary work of our students and faculty while reinforcing our commitment to discovery, innovation, and public engagement.”
This year’s Faculty Showcase, planned for noon May 6 in Lewiston, will feature presentations by seven LC State educators:
- Christopher Webb, assistant professor of business, “Educating from a Place of Expertise in an AI Environment.”
- Johanna Bjork, director of library services, “Evolving the Library: Partnerships, Student Support and Future of Innovation.”
- Chelsea Cronin and Dr. Peggy Mata, associate professors of nursing, “Participation of First Semester Nursing Students in an Unhoused Simulation with Use of Standardized Patients.”
- Nancy Johnston, chemistry professor, “Biomedical Research Spotlight: 25 Years of INBRE at LC.”
- Ralph Barnes, psychology professor, “Dynamic Social Influence.”
- Joshua Rogers, associate professor of computer information technology, “AI in 2026: A Practical Overview.”
At noon May 7 in Lewiston, wildlife biologist Joe Barnes from the U.S. Department of the Interior will present on “Twenty-Two Years of Raptor Studies in the Arid Lands of Nevada.” Barnes will discuss his raptor research and monitoring across the Great Basin and Mojave deserts. His specialization is peregrine falcon, golden eagle, and ferruginous hawk research, especially their population dynamics, habitat use, diet, and exposure to environmental contaminants.
More information is available at the Research Symposium website, www.lcsc.edu/academic-affairs/research-symposium, or by email to symposium@lcsc.edu.