Welcome to the Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact
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‘Go F*** Yourself with Your Atomic Bomb’: Variegated Patriotism in the Principal Beat Works
Author(s): Aaron Aadahl Mentor(s): Eric Eisner, English
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A Conflict Analysis of U.S. Pharmaceutical Pricing
Author(s): Sophia Atwell Mentor(s): Toni Farris, Honors College
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A Continued Study of Manufacturing Methods for PEEK/HA
Author(s): Elijah Pointer Mentor(s): Dr. Shaghayegh Bagheri, Volgenau School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
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African Ecofeminist Resistance in Okot p’Bitek’s Song of Lawino and Monica Arac de Nyeko’s “Strange Fruitâ€
Author(s): Jasmine Okidi Mentor(s): Jessica Hurley, English
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Analyzing the Effect of an HIV Protease Inhibitor Drug, Ritonavir, in Women Undergoing Surgery for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Author(s): Naomi Alemayehu Mentor(s): Emanuel Petricoin, Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine
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Artificial Star Laser Controller for Telescope Calibration
Author(s): Lina Alkarmi Mentor(s): Peter Pachowicz, Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Assessing reproductive hormones in adult female blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) by analyzing historic baleen samples from the 1940’s
Author(s): Nadia Gray Mentor(s): Kathleen Hunt, Biology
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Autumn Gray – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
Autumn’s Nomination On top of Autumn’s recent publication on the mitogenome of the Saharan striped polecat, she is now continuing her work and looking at the historical and modern samples of the polecat and zorilla. With this, she hopes to see how evolution and population genetics shaped these two species.
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Behavioural Analysis of Asian Elephants at Smithsonian National Zoo
Author(s): Gwendolyne Fields Mentor(s): David Luther, College of Science
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Black As Hell: The Impact of Linguistic and Dialogic Antiblackness in Shakespearean Plays
Author(s): Alaina Ruffin Mentor(s): Jennifer L. Wood, Kristin Samuelian, English
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Breaking the Walls: Geospatial Patterns in the Islamic State’s Use of Strategic Soft Targeting
Author(s): Delaney Soliday Mentor(s): Laura Sauls, Global Affairs Program
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Calving intervals inferred from progesterone patterns in historic baleen of female fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus)
Author(s): Piper Thacher Mentor(s): Kathleen Hunt, Biology
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Cicely Motamedi – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
Cicely’s Nomination I would like to nominate Cicely Motamedi for an OSCAR Student Excellence Award. Under the auspices of an URSP award, she began research with me in the Summer 2022. She used a pair of atomic magnetometers, to measure both the absolute orientation and polarization (linear, circular, elliptical) of radio-frequency magnetic fields. The project…
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Code Red
Author(s): Brookelyn Martinez, Bryson Amorese, Kate Strickland, Rheanna Tackeberry, Skye Johnson Mentor(s): Toni Farris, Honors Department https://youtu.be/7CcaFx9Jw7w
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Developing an Understanding of Strategies for Empowering Undocumented Students in Higher Education
Author(s): Angelica Guevara Lopez, Elizabeth Garcia Alvarez, Hana Missikir, Liliana Guevara, Mila Rivas, Wendi Ramirez- Montecin Mentor(s): Dan Freedman, Social Work
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Dietary Habits, Attitudes, and Intakes of Indoor Rock Climbers
Author(s): Daniel Serruya Mentor(s): Lawrence Cheskin, Nutrition
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Dr. Changwoo Ahn – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Changwoo Ahn’s Nomination Dr. Ahn was my mentor and professor as an undergraduate student. Taking his class as my capstone was one the greatest adventures and experiences I’ve done. Doing the OSCAR research for PGF regarding soil organic matter and organic carbon taught me so many great lessons. I want to say thank you…
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Dr. Joel Martin – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Joel Martin Nomination Dr. Martin has mentored 2 students this year starting with engaging in a research project to presentation at a regional conference. He is an excellent example of how faculty can integrate undergraduate students in their scholarly pursuits and all involved have a positive experience. Due to his interest in educating and…
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Dr. John M. Woolsey – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Woolsey’s Nomination I’m writing to nominate my colleague, Dr. John Woolsey, Director of Faculty and Curriculum Development, for the OSCAR Faculty Mentoring Excellence Award in recognition of the phenomenal work he has done over recent years to support the mentorship of undergraduate research within and beyond OSCAR and the Honors College. His unparalleled achievements…
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Dr. Myeong Lee – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Lee’s Nomination Dr. Lee has been a great colleague, professor and advisor during my time at Mason. He is detail-oriented and thorough in his approach for all professional tasks. He is also very patient while mentoring and provides well constructed feedback. He is dedicated to his work and research, and is the director of…
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Dr. Nadine Kabbani – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
Dr. Kabbani’s Nomination Dr. Nadine Kabbani is amongst the most dedicated and creative teacher and mentor in the University. Her teaching and service to the education crosses the boundaries of department and college. She has developed and taught many important courses at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and society at both the graduate and undergraduate…
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Dr. Nathalia Peixoto – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
Nathalia Peixoto’s Nomination During this journey as a research assistant in neural engineering department here at mason, Professor Nathalia has exposed to many different sides of engineering. Due to her guidance and wittiness, I was able to expand my knowledge on cell culturing, ECG data, etc. I am grateful to be a part of her…
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Effect of Bisphenol A (BPA) on Locomotor System Development in Zebrafish Embryos
Author(s): Alyssa Lyon Mentor(s): Gwendolyn Lewis, Neuroscience
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Effect of Inflammation on lipid nanoparticle performance
Author(s): Peter Touma Mentor(s): Caroline Hoemann, Bioengineering
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Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on Vocal Communication in the Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus), Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus), and Thrush-like Wren (Campylorhynchus turdinus)
Author(s): Anna McElhinny Mentor(s): David A. Luther, Shawn Heath Smith, Biology
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Effects of Substance Use Disorder Incarceration on African American Adult Children
Author(s): Bryce Quinn Schwendiman, Cristina Schuck Adao, Jackie Custer, Paige Crilly Mentor(s): Daniel Freedman, Social Work
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Evaluating the Effects of Social Isolation on Social Reintroduction
Author(s): Nelly Zabala Mentor(s): Jane Flinn, Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience
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Exploring the Association Between Video Games and Psychological Health
Author(s): Blanca Soriano, Jennifer Hernandez, Myrima Rychlik, Sara Awadalsayed, Vivian Vu Mentor(s): Daniel Freedman, Social Work
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Impacts of Learning Environments on Stress in the Covid Era and Beyond
Author(s): Alex Ramirez, Amy Burkhart, McKenzie Lauber Mentor(s): Dan Freedman, Social Work
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Improving Judicial Confidence in Pretrial Release Decisions: Pretrial Risk Assessments and
Structured GuidelinesAuthor(s): Sydney Reuter Mentor(s): Dr. Evan M. Lowder
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Intersectional Effects of Race and Gender on the Age of Special Education Service Receipt for Autistic Children
Author(s): Maharun Mia Mentor(s): Adam Winsler, Psychology
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LGBTQ+ Representation in Education
Author(s): Cameron Hunt, Emma Ealley, Isabella Roman, Skylar Leih Mentor(s): Toni Farris, Honors College
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Lindsay S. Shaffer – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient (Graduate Student)
Lindsay’s Nomination Lindsay Shaffer mentored me while I was an undergraduate student and worked as her Research Assistant. She played an impeccable role in my academic success and was the prime role model of exactly what I desired in a mentor. Once I started graduate school, she continued to mentor me and help guide me…
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Measuring of the Adsorption of Atrazine in Clay Minerals
Author(s): Solyip Kim Mentor(s): Pritha G. Roy, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Mechanical and Surface Integrity of 3-D Printed PLA-HA Composite
Author(s): Alexander Stuart Mentor(s): Shaghayegh Bagheri, Mechanical Engineering
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Migration as the Foundation for Political Attitudes in Hong Kong
Author(s): Gabriel Yu Mentor(s): Byunghwan Son, Global Affairs
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Modeling the relationship between regulated and unregulated disinfectant-by-products (DBPs) and other difficult-to-measure DBP classes
Author(s): Isaac Amouzou Mentor(s): Ben Seiyon Lee, Department of Statistics
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Nadya Steare – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
Nadya’s Nomination I met Nadya through the exhibition she installed at the GMU Art School where she displayed her paintings created during her residency in Iceland. I thought that the artwork was not only beautiful and inspiring to look at, but that it was also very meaningful and educational. It brought light to an important…
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Phylogeographic analysis of the Saharan striped polecat (Ictonyx libycus) and zorilla (Ictonyx striatus)
Author(s): Autumn Gray Mentor(s): Klaus-Peter Kopefli, Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
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Piper R. Thacher – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
Piper’s Nomination I would like to nominate Piper Thacher for the OSCAR student excellence award for her excellence and dedication to her research. Piper has always been excited to participate in research, especially in the field of conservation. She has worked on two major research projects which include fecal transplants to improve the microbiomes of…
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Promoting public transportation in No. virginia
Author(s): Minal Arunashalam, Nathan E Stolzenfeld, Sidarth Kumar Mentor(s): Toni Farris, Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution
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Purification and Characterization of RIG-I Inducing RNA Species within Small Extracellular Vesicles Released from Cells Infected with Rift Valley Fever
Author(s): Sanskruthi Sreepangi Mentor(s): Ramin M Hakami, School of Systems Biology
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Purification of DNA Origami Nanoparticles
Author(s): Mahin Chowdhury Mentor(s): Remi Veneziano, Bioengineering
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Renee McCauley – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
Renee’s Nomination I strongly nominate Renee McCauley for the OSCAR Excellence Award. I met Renee in February of 2022 through the Undergraduate Psychology Honors Program. I agreed to mentor her project on, “The Intersection of Accent, Ethnicity, and Gender in Job Interviews”. I have been thoroughly impressed with her motivation to excel on the project…
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Resurrection: Returning to Roots from Trauma
Author(s): Cynthia Davis Mentor(s): Heather Green, Visual and Performing Arts
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Slot Blot Assay as Method for Testing Sensitivity and Specificity of Antibodies
Author(s): Ewen Crunkhorn Mentor(s): Caroline Hoemann, Department of Bioengineering
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Smart Hive
Author(s): Ahmed Alsamahi, Ergi Masati, Ismael Torres, Neil Sankineni, Nicholas Paschke, Sidney Amber-Messick Mentor(s): Nathalia Peixoto, Volgenau school of engineering
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Stopping the Spiral with Social Robots? Attitudes on Loneliness and Artificial Agents as Intervention in University Students
Author(s): Kylee Kennerly Mentor(s): Elizabeth Phillips, Psychology
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Switchbacks and Salinity: The Effects of Environmental Degradation on Tadpole Defense Mechanisms
Author(s): Layla Hasanzadah Mentor(s): Laina Lockett, Stearns Center & Department of Environmental Science and Policy
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Syrian Refugee Crisis
Author(s): Alexander Bonilla, Jude Qader, Pilar Cerritos Gatto, Shree Mayuri Mahendramurthy Mentor(s): Toni Farris, Honors College
Watch all of the Excellence Award Winners
- Nadya Steare – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
- Cicely Motamedi – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
- Piper R. Thacher – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
- Autumn Gray – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
- Dr. Changwoo Ahn – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Dr. Nathalia Peixoto – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Lindsay S. Shaffer – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient (Graduate Student)
- Dr. Nadine Kabbani – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Dr. Joel Martin – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Dr. Myeong Lee – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Dr. John M. Woolsey – 2023 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Renee McCauley – 2023 Student Excellence Award Recipient
- Ashley Rodriguez – 2022 Student Excellence Award Recipient
- Aditya Johri – 2022 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Elizabeth Freeman – 2022 Mentoring Excellence Award Recipient
- Eman Jaradat – 2022 Student Excellence Award Recipient