DELAWARE, Ohio — Aubrey Gerhardt of East Aurora, presented original academic work April 17 at Ohio Wesleyan University’s 2025 Spring Student Symposium.

Aubrey Gerhardt presented “Identification and Characterization of Novel Nematodes,” mentored by faculty member Danielle Hamill, and “Clarinet Concerto Performance with the OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble,” mentored by faculty member Richard Edwards.

The annual symposium is designed to highlight the breadth, depth, and quality of work produced by Ohio Wesleyan students in their classes and through mentored research, performances, and other projects.

Learn more about Ohio Wesleyan’s Spring Student Symposium at www.owu.edu/studentsymposium and read project synopses.

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