Summer Scholar Caroline Mueller (’15) researched recreation and exercise for the sensory impaired community

September 17, 2013

Caroline Mueller (’15) is an Exercise Science major whose research deals with recreation and exercise for the sensory impaired community. She began this study last semester with student-athletes from the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind cross country team. Caroline states that her favorite part about her experience as a Summer Scholar was […]

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Ever wonder how a composer decides what words to use in a song and what music should go along with it? Summer Scholar Emily Leimbach (’14) explains in her project on art song

September 16, 2013

Emily Leimbach (’14) spent the summer researching the many ways that people respond emotionally to music. Specifically, “I worked towards understanding different ways to illustrate music with a connection to its text. After understanding these different viewpoints, I applied them to my own study of a musical piece, Fauré’s ‘Chant d’automne’.” Emily mentions that Summer […]

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Biochemistry Summer Scholar Rose Kohinke (’14) explored recent advancements in sustainable chemistry

September 15, 2013

Rose Kohinke (’14) spent her summer in the Chemistry lab exploring recent advancements in sustainable chemistry. In particular, her project explored “the reactivity of silica sulfuric acid, which is a novel development that can help build complex and important molecules in a faster and cleaner manner.” Regarding full-time research through Summer Scholars: “I learned more […]

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Animal shelter volunteer, sports photographer, and head of lending services at RC: Hany Hosny

September 13, 2013

You’ve probably seen them around. You may have even talked to one of them. But do you really think you know them and what they can do for you at Roanoke? We’re talking about Roanoke College staff, of course. This semester, we will be profiling staff from across campus who are here to help you. Up first: […]

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Have you ever wanted to write or illustrate a children’s book? Kaitlyn Bell (’14) did both in her Summer Scholars project

September 12, 2013

Kaitlyn Bell (’14) is a Spanish major with a minor in Education. Her project dealt with code switching, which is a change from one language to another, and the impact it causes in the way that young children learn a second language. “I focused on switches between the English and Spanish languages and was even […]

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Why would an island nation import (and eat) so much spam? Alex DeLaricheliere (’14) examines childhood obesity in Palau as part of Summer Scholars program

September 11, 2013

Alex DeLaricheliere (’14) is a sociology major with an anthropology concentration. Alex’s Summer Scholars project was centered on ways to fight childhood obesity in the Republic of Palau, “a small island nation in the Western Pacific with childhood obesity rates over 30%.” For her research she surveyed and interviewed parents and teachers at a K-8 […]

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How do foreign governments attract investment after civil conflict? Summer Scholar Samantha Garst (’15) explains

September 8, 2013

Samantha Garst (’15) is an International Relations major with a concentration in Global Business. Her research is based on the question of “what can governments do to attract more foreign capital at a time when they need it most–as they recover from civil conflict?” As for the Summer Scholars program, Samantha notes that “I loved […]

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Faculty: Seeking External Funding?

September 1, 2013

As a result of an idea generated by the Professional Life Cluster, a Grants Workgroup is forming this fall. The group will meet once a month to discuss topics related to identifying funding sources, writing effective proposals, collaborative efforts, learning from rejections and much more. The group will also serve to encourage one another throughout […]

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Present on Campus – Showcasing Opportunities for Students

August 17, 2013

Showcasing Opportunities for 2013-2014 Family Weekend Showcase on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 6-8pm in Fintel Library focused on research, artistic/creative work, and 2013 Mayterm travel courses. Apply to present by Sept 15. Showcase on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 6-8pm in Fintel Library focused on service-learning, internships, and study abroad. Apply to present by […]

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Jon Marino (’14) and Heather Cook (’14) Present Present Research at National Conference, MathFest

July 31, 2013

Watch out Hartford–the mathematicians are coming! Over the next three days, two Roanoke College student researchers will present at MAA’s MathFest, “the largest annual summertime gathering of mathematicians.” The mission of the Mathematical Association of America, is “to advance the mathematical sciences, especially at the collegiate level.”  https://www.maa.org/meetings/mathfest Jon Marino (’14) has spent his summer researching […]

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