Roanoke College Students Travel to Snowbird, Utah for Biology Conference

September 17, 2015

Pictured above from left to right: Alex Kramer, Ben Walker, Seth Fortmann, and Rebecca Hudon Roanoke College students Alex Kramer, Ben Walker, Seth Fortmann, and Rebecca Hudon traveled to Snowbird, Utah in mid-July of 2015. They attended the 74th Annual Meeting for the Society for Developmental Biology to present their research. Seth recently graduated from […]

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Summer Scholars Introduction: Natalie Wilkson, Phillip Barbolla, and Benjamin Walker

September 5, 2015

The Summer Scholars program enrolled thirteen students for 2015. Three of them are Natalie Wilkson, Phillip Barbolla, and Benjamin Walker.   Natalie Wilkson Natalie Wilkson is a senior at Roanoke College majoring in Math and Computer Science. She is planning on going to graduate school after graduation. She is the current president of Mu Beta […]

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Roanoke College student presents research at Society for Applied Anthropology

August 25, 2015

  In March of 2015, Hayley Field, now a graduate from Roanoke College, presented her research at the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hayley was involved with the sociology department and travelled with fellow Roanoke College student Mariana Araujo, graduate student Stephanie Floyd, and Dr. Chad Morris. Hayley decided to pursue […]

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Summer Scholars Introduction: Theodore Bauer and Abigail Mendez

August 21, 2015

The Summer Scholars program enrolled thirteen students in 2015. Two of those students are Theodore Bauer and Abigail Mendez. Teddy Bauer Teddy Bauer is a rising senior at Roanoke College majoring in Environmental Science and Biology while also studying eco-centric religions. Teddy grew up in rural Virginia where he became interested in the local wildlife […]

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Summer Scholars Introduction: Alexandra Grant and Dannielle Allen

July 8, 2015

For the Summer Scholars program, a number of students are chosen to pursue a research topic of their choice that could be used to benefit people. In 2015, thirteen students were accepted into the program. Two of those thirteen are Alexandra Grant and Dannielle Allen. Alexandra Grant Alex is a rising senior at Roanoke College […]

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Roanoke College students present at Virginia Tech conference

June 24, 2015

Pictured above from left to right: Jessica Compton, Wesley Knowles, Daniel Osborne, and Kelsey Reedy. Daniel Osborne, now a junior at Roanoke College, presented his research on individualism in America and its effects on human well-being. Daniel traveled to Virginia Tech with his fellow presenters Jessica Compton, Wesley Knowles, and Kelsey Reedy and Doctors Mike […]

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Summer Scholars Introduction: Ben Cowgill and Andrew Feeney

June 19, 2015

Thirteen students were enrolled in the 2015 Summer Scholars program. Introducing two more of the summer scholars, we welcome Ben Cowgill and Andrew Feeney. Ben Cowgill Ben Cowgill is a rising junior at Roanoke College who is majoring in religious studies. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Ben has been highly involved in religion […]

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Roanoke College student presents research on mod subculture

June 12, 2015

In late February of 2015, Rachel Barton, now a senior at Roanoke College, was able to present her research on mod subculture. Rachel worked under the Sociology department for her completion of her concentration in Gender and Women Studies. She decided to do research because of her interest in the concentration and interdisciplinary work. Rachel […]

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Summer Scholars Introduction: Emma von der Lieth and Tessa Sydnor

June 3, 2015

The Summer Scholars program is one of the many research opportunities available at Roanoke College. Students can apply to the program to spend their summer doing paid, intensive research with a professor. Summer Scholars receive free housing and work full time to further their research. Summer Scholars of 2015 has 13 students enrolled doing research […]

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Roanoke College Research Assistant Spotlight: Elizabeth Bullock

May 15, 2015

The Work Study Research Assistant program (WSRA) is one of the various research opportunities at Roanoke College where students can participate in doing research with a professor. In the Work Study program, students are paid for their help in the research project they are affiliated with. Any student can work with a faculty member throughout […]

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