Research and Education Symposium Winners 2025

The University of Minnesota Rochester held the 15th Annual Research and Education Symposium on Friday, May 2 to support UMR students and their research. 

The Research and Education Symposium was designed to provide a space for students to present their research in a supportive and dynamic environment. Undergraduate research is a vital component to the educational experience UMR students receive. Research presented at this symposium is often from courses, internships, research programs or student research opportunities alongside UMR faculty.

UMR is proud to announce the 2025 Research and Education Symposium winners:

First Place

Exploration of Interconnectedness between Sexual, Reproductive and Mental Health Amongst UMR Students

Author: Britney Bui

Second Place

Comparative Effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Community-Based Cohort

Author: Vaida Goplin

Third Place

Twist & Turn: Examining the Mind's Movements in Stereochemistry

Authors: Zamzam Abdullahi, Shannon Anderson, Aisha Bashir and Muntas Osman

People's Choice

Developing the Novel Sorbent ZO as an Effective Oral Gut Oxalate and Phosphate Binder: Therapeutic Implications for Hyperoxaluria, Hyperoxalemia, Hyperphosphatemia and Related Disorders

Authors: Aisha Bashir and Divine Ineh

Learn more about the Research and Education Symposium event and view past UMR poster winners.