Spring Sophomore Research Positions
Current second-semester first years, sophomores, and first-semester juniors are eligible for these positions. Please click on the faculty members name to read a more detailed explanation of the positions. Make sure to include the PIN in your application so you can be considered for the positions that most interest you.
Project Identification Number (PIN) | Faculty Researcher Last Name | General Area of Research | Related Majors | Prerequisite Classes/Skills Required |
1 | Fraga | Molecular Evolution and Evolutionary Biochemistry | Biology, BCMB, Neurobiology | BIOL 20100 & CHEM 11100 completed |
2 | Ison | Field Ecology, and Pollination Biology | Biology and Environmental Studies | |
5 | Evans | Plant biology, Microbiology, and stress response | BCMB, Biology | Biology 201 (lecture and lab), Chemistry 112 (lecture and lab) |
6 | Regan | Showcasing diversity in science. | STEM | BIOL111 is helpful for being familiar with the class assignment linked to the project |
7 | Regan | Computational Biology | Computer Science, Data Science, Biology, BCMB | Independent coding required, some familiarity with basic cell structure and function ideal. |
9 | West | Oxidative Stress, DNA Damage, and Mutagenesis | BCMB, Biology, Chemistry | Enrollment in or prior completion of CHEM 112 and BIOL 201 |
10 | Lehtinen | Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology | Biology | Ideally, the applicant should have successfully completed BIOL 202. Desired skills include a good work ethic, organizational ability and a willingness to handle animals (both living and dead). |
12 | Bonvallet | Organic Chemistry | BCMB, Physics | A strong applicant will show independence, attention to detail, and good organizational and recordkeeping skills. Students must follow departmental safety protocols. Experience with organic chemistry is helpful, but not required. |
16 | Martin | Organic Chemistry | Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Completion of CHEM 112 and CHEM 211 is required. The student must be concurrently enrolled in or have already completed CHEM 212. The student researcher should be interested in developing skills in organic synthesis techniques and in oral/written communication. |
17 | Sobeck | Chemistry, Conservation Science | Chemistry, BCMB, Museum Studies | CHEM 111/112 (student may be enrolled in CHEM 112 currently) |
18 | Wang | Humanities and Art | Comparative Literature, History, Chinese and East Asian Studies, Film Studies and Philosophy | special consideration is given to those familiar with such digital platforms as Moodle, Teams and WordPress, who are bilingual, taking Chinese language or from China, Taiwan or Hong Kong. |
19 | Pollock & Judge | Earth Sciences | Environmental Geoscience, Geology | (1) interest in Earth Sciences; (2) dependable, responsible, and mature; (3) able to work independently; (4) attention to detail and accuracy; (5) able to teach effectively and with patience; (6) willingness to try new things, embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, and learn from mistakes; (7) previous X-ray safety training and X-ray lab experience preferred; (8) ability to work the number of hours designated for this position |
20 | Chaudhary | Environmental Economics, and Health Economics | Economics | Knowledge of ArcGIS preferred but not required. |
23 | Shaya & Holt | Digital History, Local History, and Oral History | All | Required: experience in historical research, strong organizational skills, strong writing skills Preferred: experience in website design, WordPress, oral history, video |
24 | Welsch | European Empires, Indian Ocean, and French History | History; French & Francophone Studies | Reading knowledge of French preferred |
25 | Frazier | Data collection and cleaning; statistical analysis/modeling. | SDS (or SDS minor) | Data 106 required; Data 231 preferred |
26 | Guarnera | Algorithmic Graph Theory | Computer Science; Mathematics | CSCI 120; MATH 120; Preferably, MATH 130 or MATH 215, and MATH 223. |
27 | Derderian | Museum Research | Archaeology, Anthropology, Museum Studies | |
32 | Lehman | Granular Matter | Physics | Physics 111 |
35 | Manz | Science History | Computer Science, History, Chemistry | Digitizing and enhancing audio files. Transcribing an English conversation. |
36 | Manz | Natural Science | Physics, Math, CS, Chemistry | Good/proficient knowledge of LaTeX. |
39 | Herzmann | Face Perception and Recognition | Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Psychology | exceptional self-organization, social communication, and time management skills |