Northborough Resident Presents At Assumption's Research Symposium

NORTHBOROUGH, MA — Over the summer, a number of Assumption students collaborated with faculty to conduct research relevant to their individual fields of study ranging from cancer research to adolescent behavioral studies.

Mia Hoyos-Murray, of Northborough, was one of 19 students who presented their original research projects during a Summer Scholars Research Symposium on Sept. 8.

Hoyos-Murray, a member of the Class of 2022, presented "Effects of Risk-Taking on Learning in Preschool Aged Children."

The summer research projects are funded by the D'Amour Summer Scholars Research Program, the Honors Program, the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences and the Neuroscience Program.

Assumption University in Worcester, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is New England's premier university for high-quality education, integrating career preparation and education of the whole person, drawing upon the best in the rich and centuries-long tradition of Catholic higher education.