Three Fisher students earned recognition for their research skills at the 22^nd annual Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum.

Danielle Kuzma, a marketing student, took first place for her project, titled “Does an Individualistic Mental Orientation Lead to More Charitable Donations?" Robert Smith, assistant professor of marketing at Fisher, served as Kuzma’s faculty advisor.

Ankit Vohra, a finance and actuarial science student, took second place for his research project, “Evolution of the Space Insurance Market." Bradley Waller, lecturer in mathematics, was Vohra’s advisor.

Finance student Merrina Guitteau finished in third place for her project, “Through the Lens of Investment Anomalies: Profitable Investment Strategies Throughout Business Cycles.” Kewei Hou, professor of finance, advised Guitteau in her research.

In all, 20 Fisher students presented at the annual event, which provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research, scholarship and creative activities to the Ohio State community and beyond.

The students worked with faculty advisors from across the college and university to explore topics ranging from the impact of activist investing on companies in the restaurant industry to the role microfinancing can have on alleviating poverty.

Prior to the Denman Forum and Research Expo, the students, many of whom are a part of Fisher's Honors Contract program, took the opportunity to share their research with the Fisher community at the college’s Undergraduate Research Showcase. Held inside the Mason Hall Rotunda, the students presented their projects to faculty and staff, who served as trial judges.

Denman Participants and Faculty Advisors