student faculty research
Summer research testing the nutritional value of chocolate, berries
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of faculty and students participating in Randolph’s Summer Research Program. Every now and then, something in everyday life will remind Analise Presley ’22 of her studies. When it happened last summer, she couldn’t wait to tell Ann Fabirkiewicz, Randolph’s Charles A. Dana Professor of Chemistry... READ MORE >>
Randolph students continue ongoing project with 500-Year Forest Foundation
They are focusing on old growth forest assessment and invasive species management, building on work done during Randolph’s Summer Research Program in 2019.... READ MORE >>
Students analyzing mouse calls, and training a network to detect them, for summer research project
Last summer, Randolph professor Katrin Schenk and a group of students worked to evaluate a program called DeepSqueak, which is used to detect and classify mouse vocalizations, for the College’s Summer Research Program. Now, Schenk is working alongside a different group of students to build a new network that will outperform it.... READ MORE >>
What’s in a name? Summer research analyzing the role brand affiliation plays in hotel industry
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of faculty and students participating in Randolph’s Summer Research Program. Randolph College’s Summer Research Program began May 17. But for Ariadne Pojedinec ’22, it’s been several months in the making. She’s spent most of the spring semester learning how to use Python, a programming language... READ MORE >>
Summer research looks at symmetries in mathematical objects
Their project involves vertex algebras, an important class of mathematical objects that serve as a bridge between seemingly disparate areas of mathematics and quantum physics—from number theory to string theory.... READ MORE >>
Students to present findings from 2020 Summer Research
Randolph students participating in the 2020 Summer Research Program will be presenting their findings virtually this week.... READ MORE >>
Summer Research Project exploring discussions of family violence in Latinx community
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of faculty and students participating in Randolph’s Summer Research Program, which is being held virtually this year due to COVID-19. Qualitative research often grows out of the life experiences of both participants and researchers. “We want to talk about our own experiences,” said Randolph... READ MORE >>
Mouse squeaks, and the technology that detects them, subject of Summer Research Project
The ultrasonic vocalizations of mice can’t be heard by human ears, but the way the animals use them can have wide-ranging implications for us.... READ MORE >>
Telling their stories: Summer Research looking at how schools reflect social, economic changes
Kyle May ’21 and education professor Crystal Howell are working to tell the stories of three different communities, reflected in both the industries that sustain them and the conditions of their schools, through work for Randolph’s Summer Research Program.... READ MORE >>
Summer Research Project analyzing the effects of elevated heat, carbon dioxide on agricultural crops
The project Misidor is working on with biology professor Kristin Bliss and Renee Sarpong ’21 looks specifically at the combined and independent effects of enhanced levels of carbon dioxide and temperature—factors of climate change—on plant growth, morphological characteristics, and chemical toxins. Their ultimate goal is to assess and determine the impact of these components on overall biodiversity, economic influence, and ecosystem services.... READ MORE >>
