Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Shines at SURCA Symposium
Undergraduate scholarship and student-faculty collaborations were on display at the 12th annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) Symposium.
Working alongside faculty mentors, undergraduate students led hands-on investigations into research and creative projects ranging from agricultural robots and climate change, to the history of queer publications in America and the impact of COVID-19 on different industries and populations.
In addition to partnering with faculty researchers, the program also provides students with the opportunity to build skills beyond scholarly investigations through a series of events highlighting topics such as professional development, networking, and career planning.
Explore the facts and figures of this year’s symposium:
55 Undergraduate Students
38 Posters
30 Faculty Mentors
11 Weeks of Research
10+ Virtual Activities and Events
6 Alumni Professional Mentors
11 Student Winners Across 8 Categories
Congratulations to the 2021 award winners:
| Category | Student(s) and Faculty Mentor(s) |
|---|---|
| Biology | Madeline Dutterer with Professor David Coughlin |
| Microbiology & Molecular Biology | Morgan Grace with Assistant Professor Michael Toneff |
| History, Society, & Education | M’Nya Preston and Madison Smith with Assistant Professor Jordan Smith |
| Engineering I | Brandon Jackson with Assistant Professor Babak Eslami & Associate Professor Kamran Fouladi |
| Engineering II | Martin Holahan with Associate Professor John Suarez |
| Computer Science & Business | Nyima Sagnia and Xavier Ross with Associate Professor Babatunde Odusami and Assistant Professor YoungHa Ki |
| Chemistry I | Sebastian Cuka and Andrew Devany with Distinguished Professor Loyd Bastin |
| Chemistry II | Joanna Weyrich with Assistant Professor Hongwei Yang |
The 2021 SURCA Symposium
