Author: Davis Luke Campbell Majors: Computational Physics, Biochemistry, Applied Mathematics My research was over urushiol, the natural complex of molecules involved in the reaction caused by contact with poison ivy, called “urushiol-induced contact dermatitis.”...
Interacting with Proteins to Find Protein Interactions
Author: Elise Wyatt Major: Biomedical Engineering On the first day of my cell biology class spring of my sophomore year, my soon-to-be research mentor, Dr. Yuchun Du, was introducing himself and his research. It was through his presentation that I became...
Fighting Cancer in a Chemistry Lab
Author: Mia Alshami Major: Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration, and Psychology When I first came to the University of Arkansas, I immediately knew I wanted to get involved in research. I had some previous research experience in high school, and I knew...
Honors Thesis: Emotion Edition
Author: Caroline Geels Major: Psychology You’ve got me feeling emotions! I am Caroline Geels. I just graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Psychology from Fulbright College. I completed my honors thesis under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Veilleux within...
Seeking to Understand the Oxidative Stress Response in E. coli
Author: Carson Ercanbrack Major: Biochemistry My name is Carson Ercanbrack, and I am majoring in biochemistry within the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. During the spring semester of 2021, I performed research in the chemistry and biochemistry...
The Relationship Between Technology Use and Reported Pain in Elementary Age Students
Author: Alexis Garner Major: Kinesiology My name is Alexis Garner and I am in the College of Education and Health Professions pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. I spent the spring semester of 2021 working on my...
Ending on a High Note
Author: Allison Shildt Major: Biology and Chemistry My name is Allison Shildt. I majored in Biology and Chemistry through the Fulbright Honors program. My honors thesis was completed in the biology department under the advisement of Dr. Nagayasu Nakanishi. I...
Optimizing RFID Sensors for Biological Testing
Author: Sarah Mitchell Major: Chemistry My name is Sarah Mitchell, and I am a Senior Chemistry Major with a minor in Medical Humanities. After graduation, I am heading to medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas....
Female Butterfly Mate Choice: Does Rearing Environment Make a Difference?
Author: Adriana Beruvides Major: Biology My name is Adriana Beruvides, and I am a Biology major in Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. I also have minors in Psychology and Spanish and a pre-dental student who is currently applying to dental schools! Ever...
Honors College Research Project: COVID-19 Edition
Author: Madeline Richards Major: Biology Hello everyone! My name is Madeline (Madie) Richards and I’m a Biology major with a minor in Spanish. I am in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. My mentor is Dr. Michael Lehmann and he is in the Biological Sciences...