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Danielle Sagor '09, of Liverpool, NY, will be among the students from 28 private schools in New York State presenting the results of their original research at the inaugural Independent Sector Undergraduate Research Exposition in Albany on January 22.

Hosted by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities to showcase high-quality undergraduate research projects, the one-day event will feature a display of student research posters, special presentations and n etworking opportunities. Students also will meet with legislators throughout the day.

Sagor, a neuroscience major, will give a presentation on research she conducted as a McNair Scholar in 2007, on "The Initiation of the Higher Education Opportunity Program." Working with Associate Professor of History Elizabeth Regosin, Sagor - a participant in the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) - conducted a thorough historical study of New York State's "opportunity" programs in education.

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Posted: January 17, 2008