student research

Symposium of Artists and Scholars set for April 29 and 30

The College’s annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars will shine a light on a wide range of topics this year—from the influence of stress on the brain to the robotization of the Winfree Observatory to the public art project Yarning for Unity. ... READ MORE >>

Virtual MARCUS conference to highlight work of undergraduate researchers

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A group of Randolph students will be discussing their summer research during the 22nd Mid-Atlantic Conference of Undergraduate Scholarship (MARCUS) this weekend. A celebration of student excellence that shows off research from a diversity of disciplines, MARCUS features oral presentations, narrated posters, and elevator speeches by more than 60 student speakers from across the United... READ MORE >>

Symposium of Artists and Scholars submission deadline extended

Yolanda Cobblah '17 presents her research during the 2017 Symposium of Artists and Scholars

Students wanting to participate in Randolph’s Symposium of Artists and Scholars have a little more time to get their proposals in! The deadline to apply has been extended until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. The symposium, scheduled for April 23 and 24, offers students a chance to showcase their research, senior capstone projects, class projects, academic... READ MORE >>

Physics students present research at national conference

From left: Jude Quintero '20, Joe Vazquez '20, Hailey Gilman '21, Kyle Miller '20, Jackson Powell '21, Leif Kvarnes '20, and physics professor Peter Sheldon

This weekend, six students attended and presented their research at PhysCon 2019, hosted by the national Society of Physics Students in Providence, Rhode Island. Attendees included Jude Quintero ’20, Joe Vazquez ’20, Hailey Gilman ’21, Kyle Miller ’20, Jackson Powell ’21, Leif Kvarnes ’20, and Peter Sheldon, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Physics & Engineering. Quintero... READ MORE >>

Randolph alumna, faculty share research at Equine Science Society conference

Reilly Wren made her presentation,

Reilly Wren ’19 and Amanda Rumore, a Randolph biology professor, attended and presented research at the 26th Equine Science Society (ESS) Symposium hosted by N.C. State University and held in Asheville, N.C., from June 3-6. Wren presented her honors research project on Omeprazole and its potential effects on cribbing behavior in horses. Wren graduated from... READ MORE >>

Symposium of Artists and Scholars highlights student research, creative endeavors

McKenzie Givens '19 delivers her presentation,

At Randolph’s 2019 Symposium of Artists and Scholars Friday afternoon, students presented the results of various research and creative projects on topics ranging from teaching strategies to rainwater harvesting to mobile app development. In its 11th year, the Symposium brings together students of all academic disciplines to share research results and highlight some of the... READ MORE >>

Students to present research, creative work at Symposium of Artists and Scholars

Poster presentations at the 2018 Symposium of Artists and Scholars

More than 50 Randolph students will present their academic, scientific, and creative research at the College’s 2019 Symposium of Artists and Scholars April 18 and 19. Modeled after a traditional academic conference, the event begins with a luncheon, followed by oral presentations, a keynote speech, readings of creative works, musical performances, exhibitions of student artwork, and poster... READ MORE >>

Psychology majors present behavioral research at regional conference

Psychology students and faculty at the Carolinas Psychology Conference at Campbell University

On Saturday, April 13, eight Randolph psychology majors presented their research at the Carolinas Psychology Conference, held at Campbell University in North Carolina. Over the course of the fall and spring semesters, students conducted human and animal behavioral research in groups of two to three students. Each group gave a 15-minute oral presentation to an... READ MORE >>

Honor roll: Students inducted into national, international honor societies

The Randolph College banner

On Tuesday, Randolph students from a variety of academic departments were officially inducted into international, national, and College honor societies. Randolph’s 2019 inductees were: Psi Chi (Psychology) Rabiea Ashraf Waijha Ashraf Maida Choudery Alex Conway Tori Green Kyosuke Takano Agnes Reyes Merced   Phi Alpha Theta (History) Rebecca E. Lesnak Alexandra Murgas   Omicron Delta... READ MORE >>

Senior research, RISE grant help Marie Abowd ’19 achieve childhood dream

Chincoteague Island Pony Swim (photo by James Hoskins)

A RISE grant paid for travel and lodging to attend the Chincoteague Island Pony Swim as part of her senior environmental studies research project: “Horsin’ Around: A Comparative Analysis of Wild Equine Management Strategies on Atlantic Coastal Islands.”... READ MORE >>