Research fellow: Nick Castro Hometown: Hartford, CT School: University of Rhode Island Major: Marine Biology Mentors: Danielle Perry, Carol Thorber, Serena Moseman-Valtierra Project: Impacts of macroalgal accumulation on salt marsh environments A long line of plastic bins sits outside behind the Ann Gall Durbin Aquarium on the URI Bay Campus, the tall reeds of Spartina alterniflora, […]
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The undergraduate research experience
As we head into the final weeks of the RI EPSCoR SURF program, I picked up an organic chemistry course at night on top of my research job during the day. And, if things weren’t busy enough, I recently moved into an apartment at Providence College with some other summer research students. Through this and […]
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Research fellow: Ekta Chugh Hometown: Jalandhar, India School: Bryant University Major: Pre-med, Accounting Mentor: Christopher Reid Project: Exploring microscopic life at the edge — Analysis of an estuarine microbial community Ekta Chugh only has one year of undergraduate studies behind her and yet, she describes her RI EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) project with […]
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“I wouldn’t be speaking at a conference without this experience. I wouldn’t be able to draft my senior thesis. I’m not only getting the results, but I’m also able to communicate those results. So many students don’t get these kinds of opportunities.” Research fellow: Molly Fehon Hometown: Durham, CT School: Roger Williams University Major: Marine […]
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Research fellow: Hannah Dallas Hometown: Merrimack, NH School: University of Rhode Island Majors: Environmental Science & Management, Wildlife & Conservation Biology Mentor: Caroline Gottschalk Druschke Project: Public perceptions of dam removal and migratory fish passage in an era of climate change The RI EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is giving URI sophomore Hannah Dallas […]
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Research fellow: Stephanie Hills Hometown: Bedford, MA School: Roger Williams University Major: Biology Mentors: Dale Leavitt, Matt Griffin Project: Evaluating oyster growth performance in upwellers under varying environmental conditions For many students, the RI EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program offers the opportunity to pursue a long held field of interest. For others, like […]
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Research fellow: Mikayla Lopes Hometown: Warren, RI School: Rhode Island College Major: Biology Mentor: Rebeka Merson Project: Impacts of legacy and emerging chemicals of concern on elasmobranch fishes Mikayla Lopes, heading into her senior year, spent summers past working various jobs — restaurant server, camp counselor — that are typical rites of passage for many […]
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“It’s amazing as an undergraduate to participate in these research opportunities.” Research fellow: Daniela O’Regan Hometown: Charlton, MA School: Roger Williams University Major: Biology Mentors: Dale Leavitt, Matt Griffiths Project: Evaluating oyster growth performance in upwellers under varying environmental conditions RWU junior Danielal O’Regan speaks intently about her long-term goal of working on behalf of […]
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Research fellow: Kiserian Jackson Hometown: Brockton, MA School: Roger Williams University Majors: Biology, Chemistry Mentor: Roxanna Smolowitz Project: Is neoplasia in hard clams infectious? A recent summer morning found Kiserian Jackson, a rising junior, running through a research procedure with clams in the wet lab at Roger Williams University’s Marine and Natural Sciences building. Although […]
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