Summer Research Program
Ticked off: Summer research project studying the distribution of ticks across urban landscapes
The team is working at five field sites spread across the city, including one on campus. Most are public parks and trails that are widely used by the general public.... READ MORE >>
‘Funnyland’: Randolph student, professor collaborating on song cycle
Randolph professor Emily Yap Chua and Aaron Scott ’24 are exploring the artistic process—in more ways than one—this summer. ... READ MORE >>
A Shakespearean lens: Summer research using trio of plays to analyze Supreme Court confirmation hearing
Hannah Lambach ’24 and professor Mara Amster are working on the project together.... READ MORE >>
Students present about 2022 summer research projects
Students participating in the 2022 Summer Research Program presented the results of eight weeks’ worth of lab work, cultural and psychological studies, and environmental research. ... READ MORE >>
Morality and risk-taking research continues during Summer Research Project
The connection between morality and risk-taking has long interested psychology professor Blair Gross.... READ MORE >>
Summer research exploring the use of urban food forests to address climate vulnerability
A food forest has seven layers, starting with tall fruit and nut trees that provide a canopy, going all the way down to the roots of the plants that sustain it.... READ MORE >>
‘Let It Go’: Summer Research examines how children construct musical meaning
The popularity of the Frozen movie franchise among children, and the ubiquity of its signature song, Let It Go, presented a unique opportunity for Randolph professor Sara Beck.... READ MORE >>
The financial viability of rainwater harvesting at the center of summer research project
Rainwater harvesting—the collection of run-off from a structure to store it for later use—can be a powerful tool in combating water supply problems, but questions still remain about its financial viability.... READ MORE >>
No longer invisible: Randolph student shines a spotlight on Asian-American filmmakers
This summer, Mengna Zhao ’23 is teaming up with media and culture professor Jennifer Gauthier to examine the work of Asian and Asian-American filmmakers as part of Randolph’s Summer Research Program.... READ MORE >>
‘Shakespeare isn’t scary’: Students strive to make the Bard’s work more accessible
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring the work of students and faculty participating in Randolph’s 2022 Summer Research Program. Isabel Stephens ’23 and Lily Tacke ’23 have bonded over their shared love of William Shakespeare during their time at Randolph. This summer, they’re immersing themselves in the work of the Bard, alongside... READ MORE >>
