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Apr 16, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Samantha Poppenfuse

ECU undergraduate researcher Samantha Poppenfuse is developing more effective screening processes for newborns. Major: Molecular Biology and Chemistry Mentors: Dr. Kimberly Kew and Dr. Linda May Department: Department of Biochemistry and...

Apr 09, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Danish Hasan

ECU undergraduate researcher Danish Hasan is examining new treatment possibilities for common oral ailments. Major: Biology Mentor: Dr. Ramiro Murata Department: Department of Foundational Sciences, School of Dental Medicine Project Title:...

Apr 02, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Hanna Kosnik

ECU undergraduate researcher Hanna Kosnik is researching the underlying causes of bladder dysfunction to help find a possible cure for the disease. Major: Biochemistry and Chemistry Mentor: Dr. Johanna Hannan Department:...

Mar 26, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Joshua Butler

ECU undergraduate researcher Joshua Butler is developing new ways to use 3D printing technology to help medical patients. Major: Engineering Mentor: Dr. Barbara Muller-Borer Department: Department of Engineering Project Title: “3D...

Mar 19, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Callie Herman

ECU undergraduate researcher Callie Herman is examining how different carbohydrates affect mental performance following exercise. Major: Exercise Physiology Mentor: Dr. Nick Murray Department: Department of Kinesiology Project Title: “Does Consumption of...

Mar 12, 2019
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Student Profile William Guiler

ECU undergraduate researcher William Guiler is researching effective ways that mindfulness can help students cope with stress. Major: Neuroscience and Psychology Mentor: Dr. Christyn Dolbier Department: Department of Psychology Project Title:...

Mar 06, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Madison McCauley

ECU undergraduate researcher Madison McCauley is examining the learning outcomes of graduate nursing students to provide better care to patients. Major: Nursing Mentor: Dr. Donna Lake Department: College of Nursing Project...

Feb 26, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Anup Palak Sanghvi

ECU undergraduate researcher Anup Palak Sanghvi is studying the factors that affect success rates of coronary artery bypass grafts. Major: Engineering Mentors: Dr. Stephanie George and Dr. T. Bruce Ferguson Department:...

Feb 20, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Sara Roozbehi

ECU undergraduate researcher Sara Roozbehi is studying the role microbes play in interactions between crabs and parasites. Major: Biology Mentor: Dr. Erin Field Department: Department of Biology Project Title: “Microbial Influence...

Feb 12, 2019
  • Kevin Syers

Student Profile: Chase Neese

ECU undergraduate researcher Chase Neese is studying how one Russian scientists famous equation still impacts the world today. Major: Biochemistry Mentor: Dr. Elena Murenina Department: Department of Foreign Languages and Literature...