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Information for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students at UW–Madison are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading researchers. Students can experience all aspects of the research process, from assisting others in the lab, to designing, directing, and presenting their own research. It’s also possible to obtain funding or credit for undergraduate research work.

Undergraduate Research Scholars

Provides first- and second-year undergraduates with opportunities to earn credit for participating in the research and creative work with UW-Madison faculty and staff.

Wisconsin Idea Fellowships

This annual award funds undergraduate student projects that work toward solving a challenge identified with a local or global community partner.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Science

A compendium of helpful information produced by WISCIENCE, the Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement.

Summer Research Opportunity Program

Explore this exhaustive list for traditionally underrepresented students to work closely with faculty mentors and graduate students in their major discipline.

Welton Summer Sophomore Research Apprenticeship

Develop research skills and explore the process alongside a UW faculty member while laying the groundwork for future research projects.

Holstrom Environmental Scholarship

Apply for financial support for undergraduate research with an environmental focus.

Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship

This fellowship supports undergraduate research done in collaboration with UW faculty or research/instructional academic staff.

Undergraduate Symposium

This annual campus event provides opportunities for students to display, perform, or discuss their work in a professional setting.

Online Undergraduate Research Scholars (OURS) program

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and EdPlus have developed the Online Undergraduate Research Scholars (OURS) program to address the pressing challenge of offering quality research opportunities to ASU Online students at scale. 

The OURS program offers research experiences across a wide range of disciplines including natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. These types of experiential learning opportunities differentiate ASU from other institutions that offer online degree programs .

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I want to use a GIS background and implement mapping designs to help progress the mining industry further and for land reclamation, to get the land back to the way it used to be or even better when handing it back to the Navajo Nation for better grazing.

Preston Toehe OURS scholarship recipient BS in geographic information science  

I was first inspired to conduct research on my proposed topic, judicial trial by combat, after reading Eric Jager’s nonfiction book "The Last Duel." The book details an extraordinary real-life court case from 1386, in which a squire is accused of a grievous crime and challenged to a fight to the death. My purpose in examining such cases further is to trace the medieval roots of one question: When and why did judicial trial by combat cease common practice?

Paris Drake OURS scholarship recipient BA in history

My intention is to continue investigating neurological pathways, searching to connect seemingly unrelated systems back to the brain. I then hope to mass communicate the gained knowledge in creative ways that are understandable and interesting to the general public.

Carrie Holmes OURS scholarship recipient BA in biochemistry

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Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

Founded in 2014, the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) is the signature undergraduate course of the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge.

The URSP unites undergraduate students across all disciplines in their first research experiences in the field of urban sustainability. The program is designed to intervene early to expose students to urban sustainability challenges and the interdisciplinary research approaches necessary to overcome these complex problems.

The URSP’s mission is to give students experience in solving real-world problems. The work done in this class makes an impact on UCLA’s campus and across Los Angeles.

During the program, students participate in three program components:

• Integrated interdisciplinary group work
• Faculty-mentored independent research experiences
• Weekly program meetings to develop career, professional and research skills and increase exposure to sustainability professionals and research.

In the Academic Year 2023-24, the URSP program is generously funded by Liquid I.V., which is an impact-driven company committed to equitable access to clean and abundant water for a healthier world.

Apply Now to the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

Now in its 10th year (2023-24), URSP has trained approximately

365  students from more than, 53  majors, and has matched them with, 66  upperclassmen project leaders and over, 114 different faculty in at least, 38  departments at ucla..

An interdisciplinary cohort, scholars come from across campus, representing majors such as:

These scholars are guided by a diverse, cross-campus intersection of faculty members from a cross section of disciplines including, but not limited to:

Research and group projects by these scholars bring real-world impact to myriad sectors of the UCLA campus and to an increasing roster of external partners.

Creating the next generation of leaders

URSP alumni form a deep bond with their peers and a burgeoning network of like-minded scholars entering the professional world. They have noted significant increases in both personal and professional (research, teamwork and networking) skills, gained through the program:

Personal Skills: time management, intellectual curiosity, decision-making ability, independent problem-solving ability, interdisciplinary mindset to approaching problems, and understanding urban sustainability challenges.

Research-related skills: ability to find relevant references, ability to evaluate scholarly findings, ability to collect relevant data, ability to analyze data, written communication skills and verbal communication skills.

Teamwork skills: ability to solve problems as a team, comfort working in groups, interpersonal communication, ability to resolve conflict, and leadership skills.

Networking skills: to succeed in jobs and graduate school, career development.

Alumni have appreciated the interdisciplinary connections formed through the program, specifically with professors, professionals and with their peer URSP scholars. Many are grateful the connections that were made have been sustained even after the program.

URSP sets students down a path to be lifelong advocates for sustainability issues as part of an ever-broadening network of alumni professionals. We are building the future leaders of tomorrow who will solve our most urgent climate-related issues, one cohort at a time.

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Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

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The IQSS Undergraduate Research Scholars program is an opportunity for Harvard College students to gain first-hand research experience working with faculty members all across the University.

Program Benefits

For Faculty

Get funding to hire Undergraduate Research Scholars as research assistants for your project.

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For Students

Gain valuable experience as a paid research assistant on new and exciting research projects led by Harvard faculty.

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More about the program, how to apply.

Applying for URS funding is simple and will benefit both you and the undergraduates you hire.   

Learn more about how to apply

Students wishing to participate in the URS program can either apply for jobs on the opportunities page, or contact a faculty member they wish to work with. 

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Invitations to join or apply to specific scholar programs are made at the time students are admitted.  Students can also apply directly to designated programs at the end of their first year of study.  

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Benjamin Franklin Scholars

Benjamin Franklin Scholars are selected based on their deep engagement in the liberal arts and sciences, both as a broad foundation of knowledge and as engines of change in the world.

University Scholars

The University Scholars program promotes long-term, original, independent undergraduate research while facilitating innovation, conversation, and collaboration among faculty and students across academic disciplines.

Integrated Studies Program

Students accepted into Benjamin Franklin Scholars (BFS) who are also enrolled in the College engage in a unique liberal arts and sciences education. It begins with a special first-year curriculum, Integrated Studies , which surveys the broad territory of the arts and sciences and continues into the sophomore, junior, and senior years with an open invitation to participate in a wide array of BFS seminars. Scholars choose among these advanced-topic seminars according to their interests, with minimal prerequisites, and from a wide variety of fields.

The Joseph Wharton Scholars Program

Founded in 1988 as part of the Benjamin Franklin Scholars program, the Joseph Wharton Scholars Program was designed to emphasize the importance of breadth in the liberal arts and sciences within the framework of a business education.

Nursing Undergraduate Honors Program

Students enrolled in the School of Nursing who are selected for the Nursing Undergraduate Honors Program (NUHP) are simultaneously designated Benjamin Franklin Scholars. NUHP develops the next generation of nurse achievers—scholars, leaders, and researchers—by promoting intellectual rigor, academic excellence, and outstanding achievement. NUHP looks for highly motivated, inquisitive students who thrive on challenge, want to take more intellectually stimulating courses, and wish to contribute to knowledge and practice via scholarship and research. NUHP Scholars meet with the Associate Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs to create an individualized plan of study and are required to take at least three BFS seminars while at Penn (see above).

Clark Scholars within Penn Engineering

Clark Scholars Program , funded through a gift from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation, provides financial support for engineering students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Students enrolled in the cohort-based program will pursue a rigorous engineering curriculum, take at least 1-2 business courses, participate in community service and leadership seminars, engage in research internships and seminars, and interact with faculty leaders in the field. By combining engineering, leadership, business skills and service learning, the Clark Scholars Program aims to foster engineer-leaders dedicated to civic engagement and the public good. Penn will aim to enroll the first cohort of ten students in the fall of 2018.

Rachleff Scholars Program within Penn Engineering

The Rachleff Scholars Program offers Penn Engineering undergraduates the opportunity to gain valuable research experience with standing faculty and to join a community of peers who share an interest in research and scholarly inquiry.

Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Molecular Sciences

Students in the Vagelos Scholars Program in Molecular Life Sciences are interested in the molecular view of life and plan to pursue research careers in science, pure and applied, including medicine. We encourage students and candidates to contact program participants. Current students (peer advisors) in the Vagelos Molecular program who can provide insight and one-on-one interactions can be contacted at [email protected].

Civic Scholars

Penn Civic Scholars commit to four years of civic service and scholarship with close faculty mentorship and receive recognition at graduation. Through a sustained and connected approach, Penn Civic Scholars engage in community service or social advocacy work, special pro-seminars, summer internships, selected courses, and capstone research projects aimed at public policy recommendations.

Undergraduate Research

H. milton stewart school of industrial and systems engineering, summer scholars program.

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) offers the ISyE Summer Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, a 10-week summer program during which talented undergraduate students conduct full-time independent research under the direction of an ISyE faculty mentor. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program provides an opportunity for students, particularly those from underrepresented groups in this field, to develop research skills and build their professional networks with faculty from the top-ranked industrial engineering program in the US.

Eligibility:

• Located in the Atlanta area for Summer 2024 (note: program does not provide housing to participants)
• Rising juniors and seniors (who will not have graduated by May 2024) majoring in engineering, math, science, computing, or a related field

Program Details:

• 20 hours per week for a ten-week period, May 23 - August 1, 2024
• $3000 stipend
• Students are responsible for housing, transportation, and meals
• Program dates: May 23rd - August 1st

Deliverables:

• Written research report and/or presentation

Required Application Materials:

• Statement of purpose indicating your interest in the program 
• Resume or CV
• Recommendation letter from a faculty member at your institution (to be submitted separately)

APPLICATION OPENS: FEBRUARY 2024

Applications for Summer 2024 are due on April 1, 2024 .

For more info, please email:   [email protected]

Summer Scholars FAQ

Depending on the types of courses you have completed. We are looking for students that have, Foundational Engineering Courses, typically these courses are not completed in your first two years . If you have these courses or want to discuss how the courses you have can support your application to the program, please, email us to discuss them at, [email protected].

We try to maximize the preferences, but we cannot guarantee this. It all depends on the number of applications.  

While we welcome and encourage applications, this is a competitive program, and we have a limited number of applicants we can accept.

The review process for all applications considers several factors but the involvement in undergraduate research is always a strengthening component. In our comprehensive, holistic admission process, we consider your academic background as well as your pursuits and interests outside the classroom.

If chosen for the program, we expect a commitment during the 10 weeks the program lasts. Please, let us know as soon as possible after being notified that you are no longer interested so that we may give another qualified applicant a chance. We also understand circumstances may occur that are beyond your control, please, communicate with the program staff as soon as possible.  

To explore and be exposed to Graduate School research opportunities. This program provides an opportunity for students, particularly those from underrepresented groups in this field, to develop research skills and build their professional networks with faculty from the top-ranked industrial engineering program in the US. 

It is a requirement. 

Georgia Tech's H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) graduate program has been ranked No.1 by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges, for the 33rd consecutive year. Read about the wonderful work our Faculty and Researchers are doing .

What you receive depends on the time spent during the time, but all students are expected to create a poster summarizing their project. Read about past projects .

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Program Dates: September 2024 - April 2025

Application Opens: February 6, 2024

Priority Admission Deadline:  March 29, 2024 (Updated)

Please note that there was some confusion on the initial priority admission deadline of March 6, we have updated the date to be fair.

After the priority admission deadline, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and admittance to the program will be based on capacity. 

Students submitting applications after the priority deadline are encouraged to submit their applications close to the end of the winter term/ beginning of May to ensure there is still room in the program. 

Program Overview: The UROP Research Scholars Program is designed for students who want to expand on their first year UROP experience and participate in UROP for a second year at an advanced level.

In this program, students build upon the knowledge gained in their first undergraduate research experience to further explore the connections between research, a liberal arts education, and communication skills to advance their future professional goals. Students explore various written and oral possibilities for communicating their research process and identifying the limits set by the discipline and opportunities that lie beyond.

Program Eligibility

Program components, application process and timeline.

The Research Scholars program is available to students who have participated in our traditional UROP program for one year and who wish to continue with their research. In addition, eligible students will be enrolled in undergraduate course work at the U-M-Ann Arbor Campus during the entire academic year, will have worked with their current UROP mentor on a research proposal that will support the scholar's participation in the larger mentor project and will commit to participating in Research Scholars Fall and Winter semesters. 

Students that want to continue their research experience with a new mentor or research team are expected to schedule a drop-in appointment with the Director of the Research Scholars prior to application submission. Students working with a new mentor will need to have an established relationship and confirmation that the new mentor will work with them by the time of the application submission.

Oral and Written Final Projects:   In conversation with a mentor, all Scholars will choose and complete one written and oral final project. 

Examples of a written product are: 

• An academic writing product with the appropriate sections within your discipline/area of study  
• A comprehensive literature review
• A comprehensive research proposal and plan
• A summary of the creative project and significance to your discipline and scholarly area
• A mentor-approved alternative written product

Examples of an oral product are:

• Oral presentation or creative project at the annual  UROP Spring Symposium 
• Creation of a podcast based on your research inquiry and experiences
• Mentor-approved proposal for a scholarly conference

Seminar and Workshops (ALA 380, Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm): Students will participate in small (<20 students) bi-weekly seminars. These seminars are designed to help provide students with the skills that they need to disseminate their research findings. For some students, this may be submitting a manuscript to an undergraduate or professional journal. For others, it may be writing an op-ed piece, hosting an exhibition, creating a video talk, maintaining a blog, creating a website, or giving a formal oral presentation. Throughout the year, students will be required to share their research progress with their peers.

Peer Facilitator Meetings:  Students are required to attend individual monthly meetings per semester with their assigned Peer Facilitator. These meetings provide an opportunity for students to get one-on-one support from their Peer Facilitator. 

University Musical Society Performances (optional):  We have secured a grant to provide a limited number of tickets to UMS performances during the Winter semester. For students who are interested in discussing the intersection of publicly engaged research and art, this would be a wonderful opportunity. 

Application Process

Talk with your current UROP mentor about how you can develop an independent project based on the work you did this year.

Complete the Online Application.

You may start an application and save it. Keep a copy of your work for your records. Once you submit your application, you cannot change it.

Once you submit the application, your Peer Facilitator and UROP mentor will be emailed links to their recommendation forms. Please make sure you notify them about the process so they can look for the link. 

Your Peer Facilitator and UROP mentor will have 2 weeks from your submission to complete their recommendation.  If recommendations are missing after this date, you will be notified to send a reminder to your recommenders. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that recommendations are submitted properly.

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For more information email  [email protected]  or call  (734) 615.9000.  Please include your UMID number and/or U-M uniqname in all correspondence. 

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Undergraduate Research Scholars

Congratulations to all of our College of Science undergraduate research scholars!

Each year, the College of Science honors a select group of graduating students who have participated in mentored research projects as a new class of Undergraduate Research Scholars. Each academic school within the College of Science has its own process for selecting these scholars based on the unique demands and competencies required in their respective fields. Our College of Science Undergraduate Research Scholars receive a certificate and medallion acknowledging their research accomplishments.

2023-2024 College of Science Research Scholars

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science

Anna Mason Project Title:  Demonstration of the Feasibility of using Synthetically Generated Condensed Water Vapor Plume Imagery to Train an AI Model to Automatically Segment Real Imagery Mentor:  Dr. Carl Salvaggio

Gabriel Peters Project Title:  Pre-training Architecture Design for Computer Vision Applications and Remotely-sensed Overhead Feature Transfer Mentor:  Dr. Carl Salvaggio and Dr. Derek Walvoord

Micah Ross Project Title:  Extracting Audio from High Speed Video Mentor:  Dr. Bob Kremens

School of Chemistry and Materials Science

Peggy Chen Project Title:  A CTPase Nudix Hydrolase from Mycobacterium Tuberculosis as a Potential Novel Antibiotic Target Mentor: Dr. Suzanne O'Handley

Gabriela Gonzalez Project Title:  Antibiotic Impact on the Release of Extracellular Vesicles from E.coli Mentor: Dr. Lea Michel

James Hasslebeck Project Title:  Understanding the Detailed Intermolecular Interactions Between Crystallin Proteins from the Eye Lens Mentor: Dr. Lea Michel

Hunter Heineman Project Title:  Surface Modification of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and Synthesis of Novel Cross-Membrane Fluorometric Probes Mentors: Dr. Gerald Takacs and Dr. Christina Goudreau

Matt Henry Project Title:  Synthesis of NIR dyes and their Assembly into Targeted Molecular Imaging Agents for Cancer Mentor:  Dr. Hans Schmitthenner

Aidan Lynch Project Title:  Structure Determination of a Diadenosine Polyphosphatase from the Nudix Hydrolase Superfamily in M. tuberculosis Mentors:  Dr. Suzanne O'Handley and Dr. Michael Gleghorn

L. James Macisco Project Title:  Multidimensional Fluorescence Spectroscopy with Chemometrics Studies on Natural Products Mentor:  Dr. Todd Pagano

PJ Nikolai Project Title:  A Catalytic Lactone Opening Toward the Synthesis of Difluorometric Probes Mentors:  Dr. Christina Goudreau and Dr. Christopher Collison

Benjamin Rippel Project Title:  Surface Modification of Polymers Used as Membranes in Hydrogen Fuel Cells Mentor:  Dr. Gerald A Takacs

Lee Schoneman Project Title:  X-ray Crystal Structure of a Ligand–G-quadruplex Complex Mentor:  Dr. Michael Gleghorn

Andrew Seyler Project Title:  Diadenosine Polyphosphatases of the Nudix Hydrolase Superfamily in M. tuberculosis and M. leprae Mentor:  Dr. Suzanne O'Handley

Navraj Singh Project Title:  Investigating the Effects of Antibiotics on the Production of Extracellular Vesicles in E. coli Mentor:  Dr. Lea Michel

Martina Videva Project Title:  Using Bacterial Outer Membrane Vesicles to Detect Gram-negative Sepsis in Human Sera Mentor:  Dr. Lea Michel

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Nidhi Baindur Project Title:  Integrating Climate Networks with Machine Learning in ENSO Prediction Mentor:  Dr. Nishant Malik

Jennifer Bogart Project Title:  Fundamentals of Markov Chain Monte Carlo Sampling and Bayesian Model Calibration Mentor:  Dr. Tony Wong

Zach Eggleton Project Title:  Cyber Actuarial Science Mentor:  Dr. Mary Lynn Reed

Taylor Kenna Project Title:  Solving Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations using Power Series Mentor:  Dr. Tony Wong

Clara Pitkins Project Title:  Comparison of Modern Optimization Algorithms: Application to Image Deblurring Mentor:  Dr. Basca Jadamba

School of Physics and Astronomy

Ash Bista Project Title:  Empathetic Action in Physics: Faculty Perspective and Roles Mentors:  Dr. Scott Franklin and Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe

Owen Cheevers Project Title:  Nucleolar Growth & Decay Mechanisms Research, SAXS Through Beta-Crystallin Eye Lens Proteins, and Asymptotic Approximants Mentors:  Dr. Libishanya Mohapatra, Dr. Michael Pierce, and Dr. Nathaniel Barlow

Jake Chetney Project Title:  Ionic Transportation in Oxide Heterostructures Mentor:  Dr. Pratik Dholabhai

Vincent Fittos Project Title:  Measuring High Dimensional Spatial Photon Entanglement Mentor:  Dr. Greg Howland

Stephen Fritz Project Title:  Studying Structure-Property Relationship in Oxide Heterostructures with Molecular Dynamics Mentor:  Dr. Pratik Dholabhai

Andy Gonzalez Project Title:  Assessment of Cerebrovascular Reserve Using ASL With Acetazolamide Challenge and BOLD resting state Functional MRI; Impact of Dynamic Permeability Reduction on Flow Distribution in Porous Media Mentors:  Dr. Shima Parsa and Dr. Madalina Tivarus

Elise Guth Project Title:  Length Control of Flagella in the Microbe Giardia Mentor:  Dr. Lishibanya Mohapatra

Fiona Hufford Project Title:  TIME: Harnessing Preliminary Data with our Python Pipeline Mentor:  Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe and Dr. Zemcov

Wynter Petersen Project Title:  Cosmic Paleontology: Examining the Structure of Galaxies Across Cosmic Time Mentor:  Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe

Wren Sanders Project Title:  Quantum State Engineering Using Micro-Ring Resonators Mentor:  Dr. Greg Howland and Dr. Edwin Hach

Cori Sutton Project Title:  Linearization of Synaptic Weight Updates for Applications in Neuromorphic Computing Mentor:  Dr. Ke Xu

Ollie Yakimow Project Title:  SeSP Plinko: Dynamics of C-Shaped Particles Moving Through an Obstacle Field Mentor:  Dr. Scott Franklin

Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences

Zakia (Zak) Azad Project Title:  Optimization of Factors Impacting Phage Growth Mentor:  Dr. Julie Thomas

Skye Bixler Project Title:  Examining Viral Resistance Mechanisms for the Development of VSV as an Oncolytic Agent; Skeletogenesis and Coelomic Stacking during Brittle Star Development Mentor:  Dr. Maureen Ferran and Dr. Hyla Sweet

Zach Black Project Title:  Determination of the Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Components that Regulate NF-kB -dependent Antiviral Responses in Resistant Prostate Cancers Mentor:  Dr. Maureen Ferran

Hannah DeFelice Project Title:  The Impacts of Roadside Habitat Restoration on Animal-vehicle Accidents in New York State; Impacts of Permafrost Thaw on Methane Cycling in a Northern Peatland Mentor:  Dr. Kaitlyn Stack Whitney and Dr. Carmody McCalley

Shui Li Eu-Balint Project Title:  Characterizing Phytohormone and Lipid Signaling in Mother of Millions, an Emerging Model for Crassulacean Acid Metabolism Mentor:  Dr. Eli Borrego

Jordan Magurk Project Title:  Development of VSV as an Oncolytic Agent Mentor:  Dr. Maureen Ferran

Ethan Potter Project Title:  Effects of the Emerald Ash Borer Invasion on Methane Emissions Temperate Wetlands Mentor:  Dr. Carmody McCalley

Jack Smercynski Project Title:  Development of VSV as an Oncolytic Agent  Mentor:  Dr. Maureen Ferran

Lilly Travers Project Title:  Molecular Sex Determination in Eastern Screech Owls and Magnolia Warblers using Feather DNA Mentor:  Dr. Susan Pagano

Sarah Upwood Project Title:  Development of VSV as an Oncolytic Agent Mentor:  Dr. Maureen Ferran

Lauren Walter Project Title:  Investigating Bird Plumage Coloration using Reflectance Spectroscopy Mentor:  Dr. Susan Pagano

Past Undergraduate Research Scholars

2022-2023 Research Scholars

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science Meg Borek Zoë LaLena Imergen Rosario

School of Chemistry and Materials Science Kathryn Aumick Yasmeen Cartwright Julia Crandall Jamie Crawford Sreya Antonia Gomes Ann Carolyn Jahn Nathan Johnson Mary Elizabeth Kane Anna Kasper Alyssa Kingston Natalie Labbe Andrew O’Brien Isabelle Pilo Adam Robinson Molly Roesch Jewel Samonte Elaina Stafford Lauren Stewart Brian Strohm Madeline Szwed Alec Vent

School of Mathematics and Statistics Morgan Holland Hannah Sheets Yutong Wu

School of Physics and Astronomy Charles Arnold Patrick Cooper Anna Dignan Evan Donohue Will Ebmeyer Kamryn Griffith Jak Knefel Ashley Lasko Lily McKenna Pete Miller Ben Russel Matthew Siege Abi Von Plinsky

Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences Lexi Anderson Paige Arieno Vanessa Baker Evan Batte Samantha Conflitti Rachael Hoh Mukul Kandwall Emily Kearney Jayson Kucharek Gabriella Orfanides Emily Reilly Zachary Thierman Liza Ward

2021-2022 Research Scholars

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science Charles Brinsfield Lily Gaffney Max Lipitz Erin Percy Ethan Poole Matthew Pupko Ethan Snell Emma Wilson

School of Chemistry and Materials Science Luiza Bastos Bianco Darren Chee Shao Demyttenaere Mariam Dzamukashvili Eugene Ham Seth Jones Matthew Law Elizabeth Lucas Katherine O’Neill-Knasick Janai Perdue Alex Taylor Zach Williams Tommy Wu

Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences Alexandra Bros Deanna Abid Hannah Spector Ian Freezman Marissa Schroeter Safiya Gazali Thomas Murphy Victoria Kwasinski Wesley Wong

School of Mathematics and Statistics Tiana Hose Quinn Kolt Keegan Kresge

School of Physics and Astronomy Nolan Ames Ridge Bennett Nicholas Cisco Michaela Cohen John Colt John Fernandes Muhammad Akif Qadeer Peter Letendre Abby Lupi Ashley Martsen Anthony Mazur Luke Nearhood Danny Proctor Max Robbins Latavia Thompson Renzo Vizarreta Alex Zades

2020-2021 Research Scholars

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science Mackenzie Carr Jared Gregor Aidan Herbert Wade Pines

School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nana Aikins Kristen Atkinson Julia Biehler Ricardo Carrion Paige Daly Danielle Farmer Niaya Jackson Maha Khokhar Emily Mahoney Jacey Phillips Maddie Tebrugge

Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences Jonathan Chu Raquel Diaz Nasreen Jaff Andrew Rosato Lauren Trumpore Peter Wengert Emalee Wrightstone

School of Mathematics and Statistics Adam Giammarese Nicholas John Jason LaRuez Jennie McIntosh Justin Sostre Vignesh Venkataramani Gabriella Wolf

School of Physics and Astronomy Lucas Berens Brandon Bogner Julia Bourdeau Nash Flint Zachary Gazzillo Violet Hart Jonathan Kroth Jonathan Leonard Daniel Matos Shane McCarthy Celia Merkovich Dan Sabrsula Benjamin Vaughan

2019-2020 Research Scholars

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science Gregory Nero Adam Reitz Lenny Wilkinson Haley Wiskoski

School of Chemistry and Materials Science Morgan Bauer Diksha Biswa Kaitlyn Clark Julia Faraone Tullio Geraci LauraAnne Hirschler Nicolette Kulakowski Peyton Kunselman Sean Lewis Micaela Nelson Liam T. Reilly Spencer Richman Shreen Sachdev Dana Murphy Soika Red Smith-Sweetster Wasim Zatar

Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences Alaa Ahmed Nicole Cavanaugh Erica Delles Joshua Evans Zein Haidar Trevor Penix Patrick Rynkiewicz KayLee Steiner Zachary Ward

School of Physics and Astronomy Baizar Alamiri Liam Brodie Jessica Chellino Isabella Cox Grace Fiacco Christina Magagnoli Evan Manfreda-Schulz Timothy McNutt Dale Mercado Natasha Nigam Vignesh Venkataramani William Wainwright Ryan Wills

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OUR Summer Research Scholar Program

The purpose of the OUR Summer Research Scholar Program is to provide undergraduate students with an immersive and engaged research experience and accompanying professional development training that strengthens the mission of Charlotte as an urban research university. Students will be engaged in research that addresses novel questions and advances the public good.

Students can choose to be full-time participants (40 hours/week) and receive up to $5000 or be part-time participants (20 hours/week) and receive up to $2500 throughout the 10-week program. On-campus housing is not provided in the OUR Summer Research Scholar Program.

Full-Time Eligibility Requirements

• Full-time Scholars cannot be enrolled in summer classes while simultaneously participating in the program. However, part-time Scholars may be enrolled in summer classes during the program.
• i.e: If students have another on-campus job during the summer, they can only work 40 hours in total (including the Summer Scholars program and any other on-campus jobs)

Admission Requirements

• Full-time participants cannot attend summer school while simultaneously participating in the program. However, part-time participants may attend summer school during the program.
• Students must be enrolled in the upcoming Fall semester in order to be eligible to participate.
• The OUR Summer Research Scholar Program is open to Charlotte undergraduates who are rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
• Students must have good academic standing.
• Students must attend all OUR professional development workshops in person or complete the online discussion (however the expectation is that you are able to participate in-person, if you have an absence you must communicate to us in advance).
• Students must attend and present at the Summer Research Symposium in-person.

Summer Abstract Book

The Summer Research Symposium is the culmination of our students’ summer research. Please view the summer abstract book below.

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Expectations of our summer research scholars.

• Attend all professional development training sessions and social events. Excused absences must be approved by both your research mentor and Dr. Sarah Powell, OUR Associate Director, at least 48 hrs prior.
• Be a committed research trainee during the internship period. To that end, you must make regular contact with your research mentor for guidance and direction on the research project. The exact frequency of these interactions is largely up to your research mentor, and in many instances this might be nearly daily contact, but should be at least weekly.
• Stay on task. You are responsible for committing to the required amount of work on the research project (full-time is 40 hours/week and part-time is 20 hours/week). Vacations and extended time away from campus cannot occur during the internship period as it is expected that you are working in-person . You will be held accountable for the time spent on the project and the quality of your work.
• Complete all required deliverables by the specified deadlines, including the research abstract, research poster, curriculum vitae, and final report. Similarly, all deliverables should strictly adhere to OUR Summer Research Scholar Program formats, which will be provided later.
• Check email daily, completely read all OUR Summer Research Scholar messages, and reply promptly when information is requested.
• Present a poster describing the results of your research at the Summer Research Symposium that occurs at the end of the program.
• Report any needs or concerns regarding the project and/or mentor as soon as they develop to OUR. For example, if you are not receiving sufficient help from your research mentor, please let the Director know as soon as possible.
• Complete the OUR Summer Research Scholar Program evaluation, which will be emailed to all scholars at the conclusion of the program.
• Notify the Director of any awards you receive, professional meetings you attend, and/or research papers you present at professional meetings that correspond to this work.
• Notify the Director of any changes in your contact information (address, phone number, email address) during the internship period.
• Acknowledge the OUR Summer Research Scholar Program on any publications, research posters, and oral presentations where you serve as a coauthor corresponding to this work.

OUR Summer Research Scholar Program Mentor Expectations

Charlotte Faculty are eligible to apply to participate in this program. However, you will need to submit a summer project using the 2024 OUR Summer Call For Faculty Research Form. Faculty mentors will earn $1000 for participation in the program.

In addition, Faculty Mentors must:

• Be a committed mentor to an OUR Summer Research Scholar participant during the internship period. You are expected to find a suitable interim mentor if you are out-of-the-office for more than one week. Communicate the interim mentor’s name to the OUR Summer Research Scholar Program Director.
• Have contact with your student on a regular basis during the summer to provide guidance and direction on the research project as well as discuss the progress of the project. In many instances this might be nearly daily contact, but should be at least weekly.
• Train the scholar in the skills required to be successful in his/her research project. This can be done directly by you, or by a suitable substitute (i.e., graduate student).
• Keep the scholar on task. The scholar is responsible for 40 hours/week (if full-time) or 20 hours/week (if part-time) on the research project. The scholar should be held accountable for the time spent on the project and the quality of their work. Similarly, ensure that the scholar completes all required deliverables in a timely manner.
• Keep the OUR Summer Research Scholar Program Director informed of your scholar’s progress. This will include the completion of a midterm progress report and final evaluation form.
• Assist the scholar in writing an abstract, research report, and poster based on their summer research project by providing constructive criticism. The essential contents of the paper will be distributed to the scholars and mentors. The format should reflect the standard format of a peer-reviewed publication in your discipline.
• Attend the Summer Research Symposium to be held at the end of the program, or send representatives from your research group/department if you are unable to attend.
• Attend cohort events if possible, or arrange for representatives from your research group/department.
• Report any needs or concerns to the OUR Summer Research Scholar Program as soon as they develop.
• Complete the OUR Research Scholar Assessment Program, which will be emailed to all mentors near the conclusion of the program.
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Undergraduate Research Scholars

The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program is designed to foster a culture of research excellence and innovation among undergraduate students, providing them with a platform to engage in extended research experiences. With the aim of encouraging scholarly endeavors and recognizing outstanding research achievements, this program offers a comprehensive opportunity for students to immerse themselves in their academic interests deeply. Spanning the academic year, the program encompasses research projects that begin in Fall 2024 and conclude in Spring 2025, culminating in a showcase of scholars’ work through both poster and oral presentations at a research symposium. This symposium, scheduled on April 30, 2025, serves as a forum for students to present their findings to the academic community.

How to Apply

Interested students are invited to apply in Spring 2024 , with the program set to select up to 30 scholars who submit promising research proposals. To ensure the success of these research experiences, the program provides professional development activities, including how to connect with a faculty mentor, proposal preparation, abstract writing, and presentation preparation; guiding students through the critical stages of their research experiences.. Upon successful completion of the program, each scholar is awarded a $1,000 scholarship as a recognition of their dedication and hard work. Additionally, faculty mentors, who play a crucial role in guiding and supporting the scholars throughout their research journey, are eligible to receive up to $500. This funding is intended to cover various costs associated with the research, including materials, travel, or other necessary expenditures, ensuring that both scholars and mentors have the resources they need to achieve excellence in their research endeavors.

To encourage and support undergraduate students pursuing research experiences, and to recognize excellence in research.

Undergraduate research projects will be completed over the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters, with poster and oral presentations occurring at a research symposium to be held on a reading day at the end of the Spring 2025 semester. Students will apply for the research scholars’ program in Spring 2024, with up to 30 scholars being selected. Support for proposal writing will be provided. Each scholar successfully completing the program will receive a $1,000 scholarship, and the faculty mentors will receive up to $500 to support costs of materials, travel, or other expenditures (budget sheet to be submitted by the faculty mentor upon student scholar selection).

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• Abstract writing and presentation workshop, April 2025
• Feedback from judges following the research symposium
• Awards for the best posters and oral presentations

Program Timeline

Applications open.

Program applications are open for undergraduate students.

Application Closes

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Notifications

Selected faculty and students are notified.

Research is conducted, and faculty support is provided. Research occurs from August 9, 2024, through May 2, 2025.

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Eligibility

Student eligibility.

• Undergraduate student with a primary major in any of the 15 departments within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Sophomore or Junior with an expected graduation date between May 2025 and May 2026
• Registered for 0 or 1+ XXXX-491 Credits for Fall 2024 with their research faculty mentor
• Completed online Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training
• Submitted research proposal, collaboratively developed with and approved by the research faculty mentor, by April 30, 2024

Faculty Mentor Eligibility:

• Primary faculty appointment is in one of the 15 departments within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Faculty have a XXXX-491 Research Section
• T/TT, APT, and AgriLife Faculty are all eligible to serve as research faculty mentors
• Collaboratively develop and approve the student’s research proposal, XXXX-491 credits and the student’s weekly time commitment

Application Materials and Prompts to be Submitted in InfoReady:

• Student Name, UIN, primary major, expected graduation date
• Fall 2024 XXXX-491 research section and number of credits
• Weekly time commitment for each semester (minimum of 3+ hours/week for 0-1 credits, 3+ hours for each additional credit hour)
• Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) completion certificate
• 2-page proposal including an introduction, specific aims, methodology, expected results, potential pitfalls, and alternative approaches
• Faculty research mentor approval of the proposal, research credits, and weekly time commitment

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Straetz awards provide up to $6,500 to support:

• Participation in a faculty-driven research experience; or
• Research for a BA or BS thesis; or
• Advanced training in a foreign language  in preparation for  carrying out advanced research.

Straetz awards have  detailed requirements  specific to each of these cases. It is very important to review the Eligibility Criteria carefully to ensure that your proposed project meets these requirements.

Click through each step below to learn about this award. (The link to the application is provided at the end of Step 3.)

STEP 1:   Review Eligibility STEP 2:   Understand Award Benefits and Expectations STEP 3:   Craft Your Application

Deadline:  February 5, 2024

Read more about past undergraduate research projects funded through the Straetz International Undergraduate Research Scholars program  here !

Other Resources

• For  shorter-term  travel and/or for  independent  or  thesis  research: consider the  Summer International Travel Grant (SITG ) offered through Study Abroad. 
• For  language training : consider also the  Foreign Language Acquisition Grant (FLAG ).
• For  theses : Consult your departmental administrator or director of undergraduate studies for help identifying other sources of funding. Consider area-specific awards, such as those offered by the  Nicholson Center for British Studies  and the  Center for Southeast Asian Studies , as well as discipline-specific awards, such as the  Marylyn C. Grabosky Prize for Undergraduate Research Related to Education .

Questions or concerns?  Please contact a member of our undergraduate research team at  [email protected] .

The Straetz International Undergraduate Research Scholars Program is made possible by a generous gift from Robert Straetz. The program is managed by the College Center for Research & Fellowships (CCRF) in partnership with Study Abroad.

Amgen Scholars

An Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology

The  Amgen Scholars Program  is a national program to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing a career in science or engineering.

During summer 2024, UCLA will host  10  Amgen Scholars. 2 will be undergraduates from UCLA and 8 will be from other 4-year colleges and universities.

2024 PROGRAM DATES: 10 WEEK PROGRAM Sunday, JUNE 24 (move-in) – Friday, August 30, 2024 (move-out) Orientation and opening reception: Monday, JUNE 25

IMPORTANT COVID-19 CONDITION FOR SUMMER 2024 AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Undergraduates interested in Amgen Scholars are encouraged and welcome to submit applications to any and all programs for which they are eligible, please bear in mind that final admissions decisions are subject to COVID-19 mandates of the host institutions and governments, potentially including COVID-19 vaccination requirements, lab availability, accommodations, and travel.

Students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have a mentor at UCLA. Please visit the  Amgen Faculty page  for information on over 100 potential mentors on the UCLA campus. If you are interested in another faculty that is not listed on the link above you can search for other faculty that you might be interested.

In addition to working full time in the laboratory for 10 weeks, the program features:

• Weekly luncheons where students can meet and discuss science with invited faculty speakers
• Weekly workshops on such topics as applying to graduate school, how to write a personal statement and how to give a research presentation
• You will receive mentorship by UCLA Faculty Dr. Beth Lazazzera and Dr. Tama Hasson
• Biotechnology Symposium sponsored by the Amgen Corporation held in Los Angeles
• Access to UCLA campus facilities
• Social events to network with other summer researchers

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be:

• Must be available to participate in all 10 weeks of the program . Please note that this might conflict with the semester system. If that’s the case do not apply.
• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
• Undergraduates enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories.
• Sophomores (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors and non-graduating Seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue their undergraduate experience).
• Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above
• Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or joint M.D./Ph.D.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Upon receiving an Amgen Scholars Award, students sign an agreement to fulfill the following requirements

• To devote full effort in participation in the Amgen Scholars Program. Scholars cannot take any courses or hold a job throughout the duration of the program. In addition, all participants must be able to attend the program for its entire duration.
• To live on campus in the housing provided by the UCLA Amgen Scholars Program and UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research.
• To participate fully in the life of the research group, respect the work of all members of the laboratory, and attend and participate in laboratory meetings or other gatherings.
• To attend all required conferences, workshops, weekly luncheons and social events.
• To give a poster presentation describing their summer research project.
• To submit a research paper to the UCLA Amgen Scholars Program Director at the conclusion of the program
• To complete a pre and post-program survey.
• To complete all necessary lab training courses  prior  to beginning work in their research lab. UCLA students should have completed all required classes prior to applying. Please see the Environmental Health & Safety  training schedule  for class dates and enrollment instructions.

SCHOLARSHIP/FUNDING

• STIPEND & FOOD ALLOWANCE: $3500 for 10 weeks
• ROOM & BOARD: on-campus housing, breakfast, lunch, and occasional lunches are provided
• TRAVEL ALLOWANCE: A travel allowance of up to $500 is offered to non-UCLA out of state students for travel to/from Los Angeles. Non-UCLA students who reside in California will be offered a travel allowance of up to $250.

Please note: The UCLA Amgen Scholars Program reserves the right to adjust stipend amounts for students receiving alternative funding sources.

For UCLA Students Receiving Financial Aid:  When Financial Aid is disbursed, it credits to a UCLA student’s BAR account, paying current year outstanding charges. These charges include registration fees, tuition, and other education-related expenses. Any aid credited to the student’s account in excess of these charges is then made available as a refund check which is mailed to the student or deposited electronically into their bank account.

Note:  Since Amgen Scholars cannot enroll in courses over the summer, they typically do not use financial aid during this time. Therefore, unless there are any existing current year outstanding charges, students primarily receive their summer stipend in the form of a disbursement check or direct deposit.

For Visiting Students and UCLA Students Not Receiving Financial Aid:  These student stipends will be issued in the form of a disbursement check that is deposited electronically or mailed to the student.

We highly encourage UCLA and visiting Amgen Scholars to enroll in  Bruin Direct , the fastest, most secure way to receive stipends at UCLA. Funds are deposited electronically to students’ personal checking accounts.

Kim Mendez Program Representative, UCLA Amgen Scholars Program Phone: 310-206-2182 Email:  [email protected]

Many thanks to the  Amgen Foundation  for such generous support of this program.

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The Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) program offers Day 1 paid research to any Honors undergraduate student-- from all majors-- by partnering students with research active faculty at the TTU and TTUHSC campuses. Honors students can follow their passions, delve more deeply into their field, or try a new academic pursuit through a formal mentoring relationship with faculty.

URS is a two-semester (or longer) commitment. The program begins September 1 and culminates in the spring with a mandatory presentation in the TTU Undergraduate Research Conference.

Applicant must be a member of the Honors College to apply to the URS program.

Prospective Scholars must be enrolled and in good standing with the Honors College.

Students are expected to find a faculty mentor with whom to perform research. ( Become a Faculty URS Mentor )

Students from any discipline are eligible to apply to the URS program.

Any full-time TTU or TTUHSC faculty member is eligible to be a mentor.

Students may research during academic breaks and summer semesters with approval from the URS Director.

General Information

Scholars earn an hourly stipend of $10.00 an hour, for no more than 10 hours a week.

Scholars may elect to receive course credit in their home departments in lieu of payment.

Scholars may NOT simultaneously receive course credit and URS funding for the same research.

Worker's compensation is provided in the event of a job-related injury but Scholars are not eligible for paid vacation, sick leave or other University benefits such as health insurance.

Scholars must submit accurate timesheets to meet payroll deadlines, A timesheet is a legal document and subject to audit. Timesheets must be submitted both online and to the URS coordinator.

Scholars are expected to engage in research, not routine tasks such as cleaning lab equipment or filing.

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As part of Dartmouth's STEM diversity initiative, Penny and Jim Coulter '82 have invested $25 million into programs to increase access and leadership opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and prepare the next generation of leaders in these fields. This includes the establishment and endowment of the Coulter Scholars Program, an undergraduate scholarship program that will support a cohort of 16 students, with the goal of enhancing STEM participation by students from underrepresented groups. 

All Coulter Scholars will work closely with the program director and faculty advisors to deepen their study at Dartmouth, pursue research opportunities, and advance intellectual curiosity and achievement. 

The first two years of the program will focus on opportunities for faculty-mentored research and the development of research, leadership, and creative skills. By the end of their sophomore year, Coulter Scholars will have identified a research plan and faculty mentor, with the goal of producing an appropriate output by the time of graduation from Dartmouth. 

As a key feature of the program, all Coulter Scholars are eligible for funds to enhance opportunities in research, internships, or professional development. The Penny and Jim Coulter 1982 Scholars Enrichment Endowment Fund will provide an annual stipend for each scholar during each of their sophomore, junior, and senior years of study – as well as the fifth year in the case of BE Engineering degree recipients.

Grants for research and experiential learning

Coulter Scholars will be eligible for a minimum of $5,000 per year, beginning in their sophomore year and continuing through a fifth year if applicable (as in the case of BE Engineering degree recipients), with potential to apply for additional funding. The stipends aim to enable experiences that enhance Scholars' academic and intellectual development. Funding is contingent on approved plans for its use and continued academic progress. 

Examples of funding categories include:

• Part-time research with a faculty mentor during "on" terms
• Leave-term research, internship, or other related opportunity
• Travel for research, field work, or other purposes related to an academic pursuit
• Attendance at conferences, leadership training, or other experiential programming related to a field of study
• Supplies and equipment related to the funding categories above

Expectations for Scholars

Students selected as Coulter Scholars are expected to actively engage in their academics and in the program for the entirety of their undergraduate degree. This includes:

• Regular meetings with the program director and faculty mentors once identified
• Attendance at scholar programming events
• Submission of quarterly progress reports and annual plans
• Engagement and leadership with on/off-campus groups and initiatives
• Continuation of academic engagement and achievement 
• Submission of a letter of gratitude to program sponsors and updated profile information annually

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Poster presentation celebrates inaugural research scholars program.

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The Binghamton University Libraries completed the first year of the Libraries Research Scholars Program during the final week of the spring 2024 semester. On May 2, the Libraries hosted the first Research Scholars Poster Presentation in the Glenn G. Bartle Library lobby to mark the conclusion of the inaugural semester of the program.

“The students who participated in this inaugural program were truly outstanding,” Dean of Libraries Andrea Falcone said. “During their final presentations many commented that through this learning experience, they discovered that research is a winding path and one cannot predict the steps on the journey. We have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Providing learning opportunities like this is the mission of libraries, and I’m proud of our student scholars and mentors for taking this important journey together.”

This opportunity provided experiences working on a guided research project within the Libraries. Each project, designed to be library-related, helped undergraduate students strengthen their research skills and provided the opportunity to build upon personal research interests.

“All the projects were different, but they were all tied to the library and Library Science, and library theory and library practice,” said Matthew Harrick, subject librarian and program lead for the Libraries Research Scholars Program. “But I think this is unique because it’s all library, all the time. The students are working with library faculty and staff who work in libraries, who are thinking about our campus libraries or collaborations with other libraries or librarians in the area. Overall, they’re thinking about how to make library systems and programming better and more inclusive.”

As part of the program, each student researcher worked with a library faculty or professional staff mentor. The final research projects are published in the institutional repository, the Open Repository at Binghamton (The ORB), and each scholar was awarded $2,000 for their efforts. The program was funded by the President’s Roadmap Strategic Priority 2 (SP2), which aims to help the University provide a transformative learning community that prepares students for advanced education, careers and purposeful living. SP2 supports high-impact learning experiences such as the new Library Research Scholars Program.

“The program itself is a high-impact practice: doing a research project,” Harrick said. “However, to make the program a little more well-rounded and robust, we added some additional elements of High Impact Practices to increase its success. We had a presentation on culturally competent research, cohort meetings to connect with each other and their projects, and then we offered that our students participate in research days and our final poster presentation.”

The research projects completed during the spring 2024 semester included:

* Understanding the experiences and needs of underrepresented students at the Binghamton University Libraries

* Unlocking Knowledge: Investigating Information Literacy Programs in Correctional Facilities

* Diversifying the Archival Record through Community Archiving

* Critical Reading in the Sciences

* Research Analysis for the Libraries’ Instagram Platform

* Exploring bias and marginalized voices in the description and organization of collections

“I wanted to conduct some form of research before I graduated, so I was looking for some opportunity to do research that was catered toward non-STEM students,” rising senior Natalie Pan said. “I stumbled upon the Library Research Scholars Program at the perfect time and felt like it was a great fit for my skill sets and interests. As a history and PPL major, I was drawn to the Diversifying the Archival Record through Community Archiving project because it involved looking at local histories, different local communities and interacting with other people.”

Through the Libraries Research Scholars Program, the Libraries aim is to expand opportunities for all types of research and to have a positive impact on student’s experience at Binghamton University.

“[The research project] also involved working with the Special Collections, which had been one of the coolest things I thought Binghamton had,” Pan said. “I had gone there in the past for a class, and already found it super cool that the University had so many unique projects, books, documents and other archival materials. So the combination of getting to look into local histories and communities, plus special collections, drew me into this project specifically, and I feel like it lived up to what I had been looking for going into this program just because of the mental, academic stimulation and impact of my research.”

To view the spring 2024 research projects, visit the Library Research Scholars collections on the Open Repository at Binghamton (the ORB) .

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Luke Alvarez  is a Finance major from Lake Wales, Florida, currently living in Baumer Hall. His primary research interest lies in the mass production of affordable housing and the positive impact it can have on sustainability. His involvement in Student International Business Council and Investment Club have helped prepare him to pursue these interests by developing his understanding of economic trends and facets that govern the housing industry. This past year, he was also a part of the First Undergraduate Experience in Leadership cohort, where he was able to work on initiatives with Notre Dame’s Department of Disability Advocacy. In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time outside, doing anything from playing football with friends to hunting and fishing back home in Florida.

Sydney Anel is majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior in the College of Science with a minor in Patient Advocacy. She is fascinated by neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, and she is also interested in studying the interaction between neural control and prosthetic devices. Currently, she does research in Dr. Jessica Payne's Sleep, Stress, and Memory (SAM) Lab where she intends to study the impact of quality of sleep with the development of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Additionally, she serves as the Vice Head of the Social Committee for the 2027 Class Council, planning events for her classmates. She is also involved in the Notre Dame Swim Club, Biotech Club, and the American Medical Women's Association. After graduation, she plans to pursue an MD-PhD to continue her passions in medicine and research. 

Joe Balto is an Aerospace Engineering major pursuing a minor in Theology. His early childhood memories of visits to the local astronomical society planted a seed of questioning wonder that still inspires him today. He is currently researching the additive manufacturing of transparent filaments in order to 3D print lenses, and he hopes to expand on his interest to contribute to new improvements in telescope-related technologies by pursuing a PhD after graduating. Joe also plans to study the implementation of MOPA lasers to create colored films on metallic substrates via destructive interference to further his understanding of the field of optics. Additionally, Joe is an active member of the structures/manufacturing squad on Notre Dame's Design Build Fly team, the Notre Dame Men's Club Water Polo Team, the pianist for Stanford Hall weekly mass, and Stanford Co-Commisioner of Social Events. When he's not working, he loves spending time outside on North Quad, playing chess, and watching the Baltimore Orioles play.

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Aiden Gilroy is majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. His current research area is in digital privacy, where he hopes to understand better the impacts of social media and smartphones on developing minds and write policies to decrease the associated harms. Currently, he is involved as a writer for Notre Dame’s New AI project which produces monthly updates on the development of AI around the globe, as well as, a writer for the Application, Ethics, and Governance of AI initiative where he has produced pieces on AI’s impact on education and religion. Outside of academics, he is passionate about spreading the gospel and is the vice president of the Colligate Gospel Group on campus. Additionally, he loves to read, rock climb, and spend time outside. His goal is to pursue law school after graduating from Notre Dame and help regulate Big Tech to create a less detrimental relationship between humans and technology.

Catherine Judson  is majoring in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace engineering and a minor in philosophy. She is involved in the Domer Rover design team, where she contributes to the design of a prototype of a Mars rover on both the science subteam and the mechanical subteam. Furthermore, she is interested in astrophysics and is currently involved in research primarily focused on primordial black holes and their growth into supermassive black holes. This is to find a model of the universe that aligns with how space currently behaves. Around campus, she enjoys club swim and playing piano for dorm masses in Johnson Family Hall. After graduation, she hopes to enter the aerospace engineering industry for a couple of years and then attend graduate school to study the intersection of astrophysics and mechanical engineering to further her knowledge of how the universe works.

Kevin Kelley  is a member of the Class of 2027 majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior, minoring in Health, Humanities, and Society. He is on a Pre-MD/MPH track, with special interests in Public Health, and hopes to one day be a physician working in the Public Health field. He does research alongside Dr. GA Radvansky in the Notre Dame Memory Lab, focusing on neural pathways of encoding new memories. He also participated in Global Health research through the Eck Institute of Global Health, focusing on loneliness and suicidality in the South Bend Community. Around campus, he was a member of First Year Class Council (FYCC), is a current member of Sophomore Class Council, is a founder and Co-President of the Notre Dame chapter of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). He is also the Keenan Hall Programming Chair, and is a weekly volunteer at A Rosie Place for Children Hospital.

Erin King is a chemical engineering major with a strong passion for energy and pharmaceuticals. She is currently pursuing these interests as an undergraduate researcher in the Bohn group, where she focuses on electrochemical approaches to scientific questions. Her projects include multiplex sensing of cytokines, electrochemically fabricating Molecularly Imprinted Poymers (MIPs) in nanopores, and detecting Nitrosamines in solution via Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs). Outside of the lab, Erin is a part of several student organizations, including the Engineering Leadership Council, Student Government, ChemE Car, and the Notre Dame Climbing Club. In fact, when she is not in lab or class, Erin can most likely be found at the climbing wall, working as a RecSports employee, or simply having a good time. On the off-chance that the climbing wall is closed, she will be outside, enjoying the sunset, climbing rocks and trees, or, in the best-case scenario, doing both at the same time.

Grace Krane is majoring in Biology and planning to minor in Catholic Social Teaching (CST). She enjoys engaging in opportunities through the Center for Social Concerns (CSC), and participated in the 2023 RISE program and 2023 Appalachia Seminar. In 2024, Grace will participate in the ND Bridge program working with adults with intellectual disabilities at L’Arche Daybreak in Toronto, Canada, and as a leader for the Appalachia Seminar. On campus, Grace is passionate about volunteering with the ND Special Olympics Club, is a member of the ND Biology Club, and will serve as a Co-Vice President of the ND Herbivore Society starting in Fall 2024, where she is excited to share her experiences in plant-based cooking. She has served as a Junior Commissioner for the signature Mass event in Flaherty Hall, and will continue to do so as a Head Commissioner. Interested in climate change and engaging with the natural world, Grace wants to pursue ways that we can promote opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in the outdoors and work toward mitigating climate change. In Spring 2024, she started working in Dr. Jennifer Tank’s lab assisting with research in the fields of ecology and environmental biology. She is working to develop an independent research project focusing on antibiotic resistance genes and environmental DNA as it applies to pesticide runoff, stream ecology, and urban water system sustainability. Grace enjoys swimming, pick-up games of sand volleyball, and lectoring for Flaherty Hall Masses. After graduation, Grace plans to pursue graduate school to continue her passion for research and goal of making environmental change initiatives accessible to all. 

Vincent Micheli is pursuing a major in History and a minor in Constitutional Studies. He loves American history and culture, and he would like to research the stories of communities and the members that comprise them. Before coming to Notre Dame, he was heavily involved in the Boy Scouts of America and enjoyed its merit badge program. On campus, Vincent enjoys conversation, reading, writing, and any event he can get involved in. He is also a part of the Write to Vote Project, which helps students across the country publish op-eds related to voting rights.

David Minogue , is an Industrial Design major with an emphasis on Engineering. Minogue is an accomplished designer with experience at the world-renowned Pilot Agency. He has received multiple design awards and maintains an extensive network of clients across the country such as Duke University, the Yellowstone Club, Team Impact and countless others. David, a passionate entrepreneur has founded Spade Graphic Design and Beached Boat Apparel Co., and plays a role in many other startups in the creative space. He is an IDEA Center fellow and serves in various capacities at the center, while also working as a designer for the University of Notre Dame. Minogue continues to work full time while being a student and is committed to exploring new technology in Design.

Carmen Noe is studying Chemical Engineering and Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics. Her research experience includes the use of molecular dynamics simulations and data analysis to optimize reaction conditions in the Colón Group, a part of the Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Lab. Outside of academics, she has gotten involved in the First-Year Engineering Council’s Community Outreach Committee, a Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations team, and the leadership of Notre Dame’s American Institute for Chemical Engineers chapter. She is excited to serve as the Inclusivity Chair and Service Commissioner for Howard Hall, as well as the Junior Director of Sponsorship on the Engineering Leadership Council.

Andre Rainville is double majoring in History and Political Science in the School of Arts and Letters with an intended minor in business economics. He is also an undergraduate fellow at the Notre Dame International Security Center. Possessing an intense interest in the world of military history, international security, and foreign policy, Andre hopes to use his knowledge to preserve national security and democracy. He is currently researching the relationship between the Cuban military, intelligence networks and the proliferation of communism in the Caribbean and Central America. On campus, Andre is the Chair of Operations for EuroSec, an active member and volunteer with the Knights of Columbus and Notre Dame Right to Life, and he is a Sorin Fellow. He also works as an ND Listens caller. In his free time, in addition to participating in Siegfried Hall events, Andre enjoys playing strategy games, reading, and collecting militaria. After graduation, Andre hopes to pursue a PhD in War Studies and/or attend law school. year.

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Emma Walson  is double-majoring in Anthropology and Psychology with a supplementary major in French and Francophone studies. Emma is interested in studying the intersection of language, culture, and politics, with an emphasis on how language is used by politicians and to describe political stances today. On campus, she will be working with the Memory Lab in the psychology department. She is a member of the First Aid Services Team and the American Red Cross Club of Notre Dame. In her free time, she enjoys running, horror movies, listening to music, and crossword puzzles. After Notre Dame, she hopes to obtain a PsyD in a francophone country. She is looking forward to building connections with fellow scholars and celebrating their successes with them."

Connor Whalen is a Biological Sciences major on the pre-med track in the College of Science. He does research at St. Louis University in the Jain Lab and currently studies hepatic ischaemia reperfusion injury in a novel machine perfusion model. He analyzes iron chelators as potential therapeutics to mitigate ferroptosis in liver transplant surgery. On campus, he is a member of the biology club and the Society of Catholic Scientists. Following his time at Notre Dame, Connor plans to pursue an MD-PhD.

Leo Winters  is an Architecture major with a concentration in Historic Preservation and Restoration with a minor in Peace Studies from Cumberland, Indiana. He is a Building Bridges Mentee, a part of Notre Dame’s Quiz Bowl team, a part his hall’s St. Andre’s Committee, and an active member of the Campus Life division of Notre Dame’s Diversity Council. His interests outside of architecture include geopolitics, nature, and aviation. His research interests include digital reconstructions of destroyed or unrealized historic structures, exploring the role of the built environment in diplomacy, and the discovery of new insulation methods and materials. In the future, he hopes to work as a municipal architect and masterplanner for a major city, preferably Indianapolis, to realize the potential of architecture and diplomacy.

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Dylan Baca CC’25 named 2024 - 2025 Udall Scholar

Congratulations to dylan baca cc’25, who has been named a 2024 - 2025 udall scholar.

As a Kluge Scholar within Columbia College, Dylan plans to major in political science and American studies. In the future, he hopes to continue to build pathways for future opportunities and generations of Indigenous people, and it is his deep-seated commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges facing Native American communities that motivated him to pursue the Udall Scholarship this year.

Each year the Udall Scholars Undergraduate program aims to identify and support up to 80 future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields. The scholarship was established to honor the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. The newest class of Udall Scholars includes 55 named scholars and 55 Honorable Mentions, who were selected from 406 candidates nominated by 192 colleges and universities across the United States. In addition to the scholarship, each selected scholar will participate in an orientation program in Arizona this August, and receive access to a mentoring network of environmental and health and tribal policy professionals and mentors within the Native American community.

Students can learn more about the Udall Scholarship and other fellowship offerings through the Undergraduate Research & Fellowships Office .

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Williamsburg Bray School Scholar Names

Between three hundred and four hundred enslaved and free Black children were educated at the Williamsburg Bray School during its fourteen years of existence, from 1760 to 1774. Through primary source research, the W&M Bray School Lab has identified over eighty of them. 

The legacies and history of the children - known and yet unknown - who studied at the Bray School are at the heart of all of the research the W&M Bray School Lab does. The names are presented below, divided by years of attendance and by period. The duplication of some names is intentional and accurate. 

The names below have been taken from the only known reports of students at school for the Williamsburg Bray School known to exist as of May 2024.

September 1762

John. Anne. Dick. London. Aggy. Shropshire. Aberdeen. Mary. Harry. George. Bristol. Mary Anne. Aggy. Roger. Mary. Rippon. Robert. Lucy. Elizabeth. George. Locust. Sarah. Hannah. Mary Jones. John. Jane. Doll. Elisha Jones. John. Phoebe.

November 1765

Young. Mary. William. Jerry. Nanny. Dolly. Elizabeth. Catherine. Fanny. Isaac Bee. Johanna Bee. Joseph. Davy. Molly. Squire. Edmund. Johnny. Nancy. Davy. Phillis. Pat. Jack. James. Sal. Charles. Elizabeth. Betty. Harry Ashby. John Ashby. Sal. Sylvia. Roger. Sam.

February 1769

Grace. Sarah. Catherine. Nancy. Johanna Bee. Clara Bee. Jerry. Joseph. Dick. Jack. Mary. Sally. Sukey. Sam. Jack. John Ashby. Mary Ashby. Sally. Adam. Fanny. Charlotte. Jenny. Jack. Dennis. Nancy. Judy. Ratchel. Mourning. Matt. Harry.

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