Several faculty members, graduate students and residents gathered on the second floor of Buzzard Hall for the Fourth Annual Research Fair and Luncheon on Friday.

The fair, which was conducted by the College of Education and Professional Studies, showcased results of research projects and poster session findings performed by the 2001-2002 recipients. The displays related to subjects such as physical education, recreation and elementary education.

One project, which was developed by a classroom of third graders and teachers, entailed researching and creating a web page about people who have made significant contributions to the world.

April Flood, an early childhood, elementary and middle level education instructor, had a display about Live Text Inc., which is based out of Chicago.

The presentation explained how students have access to “On-line Journaling.” Using live text, students can create electronic portfolios, lesson plans and journal reflections.

Flood said she volunteered to take on this project and help students create their electronic portfolios for future interviewing.

“We can include video clips of students actually teaching a class and then include that into their portfolios,” she said.

The Research Fair’s projects were conducted by recipients of the 2001-2002 college mini-grants. The mini-grants were funded by the College of Education and Professional Studies Telefund and graduate students.