Melissa Ketcham takes part in Scholarship Celebration Day

2014 Dec 10

Central College student Melissa Ketcham will present on Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held Dec. 11 at the college. The event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.

Ketcham of Muscatine is a senior studying computer science and mathematics. Her presentations are called "CodeCraft: Engaging Middle School Students to Learn Computer Science by Playing Minecraft," and "Leave For Meeting: A Reminders App to Keep You On Time."

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. The college is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Learn more at www.central.edu.