SWCC course highlighted at Creston High School

Students in Ellie Soosloff's MAT 156 statistics course at Creston High School presented their first Student-Led Research Showcase on Friday, May 1, 2026, in the Creston High School gymnasium.

Throughout the semester, students selected topics of interest, collected data, conducted statistical analyses, and presented conclusions supported by their findings. The showcase, similar to SWCC's Expo Day, was inspired by Soosloff's participation in a professional development course through Iowa State University. Students designed their own research posters, which were printed by Creston High School's media class.

Pictured above: Maylee Riley, senior, presenting on her topic "Average Running Heart Rate During the Summer."

Pictured below: Ben Rushing, senior, presenting on his topic "Does Gaming Affect Your Sleep & What Types of Games," and Jace Purdum, junior, presenting on his topic "The Relationship Between Daily Calorie Intake and Energy Levels."