Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) undergraduate students presented their research to legislators at the 24th annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 5 at the Kentucky State Capitol.
Four EKU students joined 32 other undergraduate students from across the state to showcase the results of their research. The research showcase was hosted collaboratively with the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University.
The event gives students the opportunity to engage with state lawmakers. It also allows them to share the impact of their research with Kentucky’s elected officials while gaining a deeper understanding of the legislative process and how their work connects to real-world issues.
Jodie Caithamer, a senior majoring in environmental health science from Burlington, Kentucky, presented research on the importance of ergonomics in healthcare settings.
“I am wanting to go into ergonomics, focusing on work-related injuries/injury prevention,” she said. “Posters at the capitol was the perfect opportunity for me to learn more about other topics as well as share my own research.”
The participating EKU students and their presentations were:
View all 2026 Posters-at-the-Capitol projects online
By: Ethan Sirles
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