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Six students from Auburn University’s College of Education received awards at the university’s 2026 Research Symposium that was held March 26 in the Harold D. Melton Student Center. 

The College of Education’s winners are:

  • Joseph Caplan, Poster Presentation 2nd Place University-Wide Graduate Student Winner in Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, and Humanities, “Effect of Pelvis-Trunk Rotation Timing on Fastball xCTRL in NCAA Division I Baseball Pitchers”

  • Andrea Forehand, Oral Presentation 3rd Place University-Wide Graduate Student Winner in Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, and Humanities, “Beyond metacognitive awareness: The central role of the phonological lexicon in early reading”

  • Kendall Henderson, College of Education Oral Presentation Graduate Student Winner, “Before the Bedside: Exploring Student Perceptions of Nursing to Strengthen Career Commitment”

  • Caitlin Bates, College of Education Oral Presentation Undergraduate Student Winner, “Making student engagement data readily available: Interactive dashboards to support data-informed decision making in student affairs”

  • Alexandra Neff, College of Education Poster Presentation Graduate Student Winner, “The Sport of Weight Pull: Canine Kinematics Based on Weight Pulled and Pull Form”

  • Anna Black, College of Education Poster Presentation Undergraduate Student Winner, “Mechanical energy analysis of dual-task walking: Age-related differences in movement efficiency”

“In the College of Education, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality learning experiences for our students, including meaningful opportunities to engage in research,” said College of Education Dean Jeffrey Fairbrother. “We know firsthand that conducting and presenting research enriches the academic experience and prepares students for successful careers. This recognition of six of our students underscores the important work happening across the college and inspires our faculty to continue prioritizing these impactful learning opportunities.”

All winners were recognized at an awards ceremony held April 1.