Alexandra Holden, a Fairfield High School graduate, recently presented her research at the National Science Teaching Association National Conference on Science Education in Denver, Colorado. Holden was one of seven Wartburg College students who participated in the conference and shared their research projects. Her project, titled “Composting with Cockroaches in Northeast Iowa K-12 Schools,” aimed to investigate the potential benefits of using cockroaches for composting in schools.
Michael Bechtel, an associate professor of science education at Wartburg, also presented his research at the conference. Bechtel’s project, titled “Bat Houses to Reduce Malaria Infections and International Progress,” explored strategies for building sustainable bat houses in tropical areas to help reduce malaria infections. Bechtel expressed his pride in the Wartburg students and their commitment to conducting meaningful research.
The opportunity for Holden and her peers to present their work was made possible through the support of Wartburg’s undergraduate research program, Student Senate, and the college’s NSTA chapter. Through this initiative, these students were able to showcase their work and contribute to the field of science education.
