Research Symposium

BIO

Science has captivated me from a young age; I have always loved to learn more about the environment and the human experience within it. I am originally from Niceville, Florida, and there I have past research experience with marine biology in the NaGISA program, and in physics with biomimicry of the Saharan Silver Ant. My hobbies are watercolor painting, running, and teaching people about the environment. Someday I hope to merge Neuroscience research with current understandings of mycology, and study advanced mycological communications.

Thinking About Math

Abstract

Performance in adults is highly dependent on the unique processes that each individual takes to reach their answer. In order to answer the question of what makes an effective performance in adults, participants perform two tasks; the Geometric Proof Task (GPT) and the Probabilistic Reasoning Task (PRS).The study type itself is observational, and relies on auditory recordings and transcription processes in order to yield the necessary input into the participants mathematical reasoning.

Keywords: Reasoning, Geometry, Geometry Proofs, Cognitive Development