College of Science & Health (CSH)
Past Dean's Distinguished Fellows
Meet our former fellows
2019
![Reece Banta](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/reece-banta1.jpg/small)
Reece Banta
Chemistry: Environmental Concentration
Assessment of Mercury Contamination from Legacy Fur Trade Activity in Soils of Grand Portage National Monument, MN
Advisor: Kristofer Rolhus
![Lauren Carstensen](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/lauren-carstensen1.jpg/small)
Lauren Carstensen
Clinical Laboratory Science
Transcriptional Analysis of Two Staphylococcus aureaus Biofilm-Associated Genes in Regulatory Protein Mtan Strains
Advisor: William Schwan
![Aaron Christensen](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/aaron-christensen1.jpg/small)
Aaron Christensen
Geography: Environmental Concentration
Fine-scale Characterization of Spring Phenology in a North American Prairie Using Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Imagery
Advisor: Niti Mishra
![Kean Fallon](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/kean-fallon1.jpg/small)
Kean Fallon
Mathematics
Analysis of non-Hirsch prismatoids for linear optimization via transportation polytopes
Advisor: Eddie Kim
![Emma Freeman](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/emma-freeman1.jpg/small)
Emma Freeman
Microbiology
Inactivation of Human Noroviruses Using Heat-Denatured Lysozyme
Advisor: Xinhui Li
![Alexandra Galbraith](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/alex-galbraith1.jpg/small)
Alexandra Galbraith
Chemistry: Environmental Concentration
Determining the Acute Lethal Concentration (LC50) of EarthTec® QZ for Invasive (Bithynia tentaculata) and Native (Physa gyrina) Snail Species from the Upper Mississippi River
Advisor: Nadia Carmosini
![Taylor Hackel](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/talor-hackel1.jpg/small)
Taylor Hackel
Chemistry
Mechanistic Investigation of Tris (pentafluorophenyl) borane-Silane Catalyzed Reduction of B-Ketoamides
![Samuel Haeuser](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/sam-hueuser1.jpg/small)
Samuel Haeuser
Physics: Optics
All-Optical Switching via MQW ZnO Thin Films
Advisor: Eric Gansen
![Jillian Hebert](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/jillian-hebert1.jpg/small)
Jillian Hebert
Statistics and Applied Statistics Dual Degree
Analyzing the Impact of Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders on Youth’s Criminal Activity
Advisor: Barb Bennie
![Megan Hein](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/megan-hein1.jpg/small)
Megan Hein
Biology: Biomedical Science Concentration
Effects of Chronic Exposure to the Insecticide Thiamethoxam on Zebrafish Behavior
Advisor: Tisha King-Heiden
![Jaime Kloehn](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/jaime-kloehn1.jpg/small)
Jaime Kloehn
Biochemistry
Protein of Unknown Function from Murine Herpesvirus 68 Contributes to Cancer Growth
Advisor: Kelly Gorres
![Rebekah Peplinski](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/bekah-peplinski1.jpg/small)
Rebekah Peplinski
Biology: Cellular and Molecular Concentration
RT-qPCR Analysis of Genes Involved in the Response to SK-03-92 Treatment in Yeast
Advisor: Anne Galbraith
Zarif Rahman
Physics
Investigating the Nuclear Structure of Dysprosium-160
Advisor: Shelly Lesher
![Taylor Repitz](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/taylor-repitz1.jpg/small)
Taylor Repitz
Microbiology
Local Adaptations of Streptomyces in Myrick Marsh
Advisor: Anita Davelos
![Alexander Robbins](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/alex-robbins1.jpg/small)
Alexander Robbins
Biochemistry
Structural properties and enzymatic activity of dUTPase from Epstein-Barr Virus
Advisor: Kelly Gorres
![Emily Simmerman](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/emily-simmerman1.jpg/small)
Emily Simmerman
Dual Degree Therapeutic Recreation
Examining Influences of Forest Bathing on Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Stress
Advisor: Namyun Kil
![Harold Soeder](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/harry-doeder1.jpg/small)
Harold Soeder
Biochemistry
The Compounding Effect of a High Calorie Diet and Poor Sleep
Advisor: Alder Yu
![Michaela Thielen](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/michaela-thielen1.jpg/small)
Michaela Thielen
Biology: Biomedical Science Concentration
Mechanism of action of potential anti-virulence compounds against Salmonella
Advisor: John May
![Gina Wade](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/gina-wade1.jpg/small)
Gina Wade
Biochemistry
TPS domain folding causes hemolytic activation of a newly defined functional domain
Advisor: Daniel Grilley
2020
![Reece Banta](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/banta.png/small)
Reece Banta
Chemistry: Environmental Concentration
Assessment of Mercury Contamination from Legacy Fur Trade Activity in Soils of Grand Portage National Monument, MN
Advisor: Kristofer Rolfhus
![Mary Baumgartner](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/baumgartner.jpeg/small)
Mary Baumgartner
Biology
Assessing the Influence of Water Chemistry on the Toxicity of a Copper Pesticide (EarthTec® QZ) to Native and Invasive Aquatic Snail Species
Advisors: Nadia Carmosini & Gregory Sandland
* Learn more about Mary's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Anna Bower](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/bower.jpg/small)
Anna Bower
Biology: Biomedical Science
Investigating the Effect of Circadian Rhythm Disruption on Gene Expression involved in Lewy Body Dementia with Advanced Aging
Advisor: Alder Yu
![Hunter Charles](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/charles.jpg/small)
Hunter Charles
Microbiology: Biomedical
Inactivation of Tulane virus, a human norovirus surrogate in water using yeast-coated beads
Advisor: Xinhui Li
* Learn more about Hunter's sponsors - Ron and Jane Rada
![Paige Dunnum](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/dunnum.jpg/small)
Paige Dunnum
Biology: Environmental Science
Investigating Phenology of Insect Prey Abundance and Nesting Stages in Breeding Flammulated Owls
Advisor: Markus Mika
![Lee Fuller](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/fuller1.jpg/small)
Lee Fuller
Chemistry
Pulsed plating of copper-tin alloys for the catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide
Advisor: Sujat Sen
![Trevor Geerdts](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/geerdts.jpg/small)
Trevor Geerdts
Physics: Optics
Exploring Nonuniformities of Quantum-Dot-Based Photon-Number-Resolving Factors
Advisors: Eric Gansen
![Sara Gonske](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/gonske.jpeg/small)
Sara Gonske
Biochemistry
Characterizing a DcrB-dependent molecule that may enhance the resistance of Salmonella enterica to copper
Advisor: John May
![Colin Griffin](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/griffin.jpg/small)
Colin Griffin
Biochemistry
The competition between positive charges – how specific cations affect the balance between DNA binding and formation of an alternative DNA structure
Advisor: Daniel Grilley
![Kendra Kreienbrink](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/kreienbrink.jpg/small)
Kendra Kreienbrink
Physics: Biomedical
MAP65 Protein and Microtubule Mechanics
Advisor: Taviare Hawkins
![Kirstyn Loyva](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/loyva.jpg/small)
Kirstyn Loyva
Microbiology
Effect of the ESCRT pathway on HPIV3 budding and release
Advisor: Michael Hoffman
* Learn more about Kirstyn's sponsor - Michael McGinley, ’82
![Drew Lysaker](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/lysaker.jpg/small)
Drew Lysaker
Biology: Environmental Science
Tracking a deadly virus in La Crosse: Assessing the presence of La Crosse encephalitis and its mosquito vector
Advisor: Barrett Klein
![Joseph Miller](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/miller.png/small)
Joseph Miller
Mathematics
Anti-van der Waerden Numbers of Graph Products
Advisor: Nathan Warnberg
![Katherine Schmitz](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/schmitz.jpg/small)
Katherine Schmitz
Microbiology: Biomedical
A Novel Heterogeneous Catalyst for Green Catalytic Mercaptan Remediation
Advisor: Robert McGaff
![Cullen Schull](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/schull1.jpeg/small)
Cullen Schull
Biochemistry
Preparation of Unnatural Asymmetric Curcuminoids with Highly Turnable Structures
Advisor: Valeria Stepanova
![Tessa Slaby](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/slaby.jpg/small)
Tessa Slaby
Biology: Aquatic Science
Are microplastics accumulating in the fish of the Upper Mississippi River? An assessment of microplastics in the Emerald Shiner (Notropis atherinoides), an abundant and important small fish
Advisor: Eric Strauss
* Learn more about Tessa's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![McKenna Theine](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/theine2.png/small)
McKenna Theine
Microbiology
The Use of Environmental DNA as a Tool for Detecting the Presence of Invasive Lionfish Background/Statement of the Problem/Significance
Advisor: Kelly Gorres
![Laura Zinnel](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/zinnel.jpg/small)
Laura Zinnel
Mathematics
2021
![Marina Amato](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/marina-amato-1.jpg/small)
Marina Amato
Biology: Aquatic Science
Phosphorus use and limitation in biofilms on wood and inorganic substrates in the Upper Mississippi River
Advisor: Eric Strauss
* Learn more about Marina's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Ky Ariano](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/ky-ariano.jpg/small)
Ky Ariano
Microbiology
Determining the functional role of the GOX1969 protein in Gluconobacter oxydans
Advisor: Paul Schweiger
![Kyle Baker](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/kyle-baker.jpg/small)
Kyle Baker
ESS: Physical Education
Learning to Facilitative Adventure-Based Learning: An Occupational Socialization Perspective
Advisor: Jenna Stark
![Mary Baumgartner](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/mary-baumgartner.jpg/small)
Mary Baumgartner
Biology
Assessing the Influence of Water Chemistry on the Toxicity of a Copper Pesticide (EarthTec® QZ) to an Invasive Aquatic Snail Species, Bithynia tentaculata
Advisors: Nadia Carmosini & Greg Sandland
![Teja Bhimavarapu](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/tya-bhimavarapu.jpg/small)
Teja Bhimavarapu
Biology: Biomedical Science
Circadian Rhythm Effect on Oscillation of Gut Bacteria in Wolbachia-free Drosophila melanogaster
Advisor: Alder Yu
![Mason Faldet](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/mason-faldet.jpg/small)
Mason Faldet
Mathematics
![Sean Floersch](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/sean-floersch.jpg/small)
Sean Floersch
Statistics: Actuarial Science
Player Tracking for NCAA D3 Soccer to Optimize Training Design
Advisor: Chad Vidden
![Brady Gagner](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/brady-gagner.jpg/small)
Brady Gagner
Physics: Dual Degree Engineering
Well-Width Dependence of ZnO MQW All-Optical Switches
Advisor: Eric Gansen
![Zachary Gephart](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/zach-gephert.jpg/small)
Zachary Gephart
Computer Science
Task Allocation with Dynamic Task Set in a Self-Organizing Swarm
![Jenna Hayes](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/jenna-hayes.jpg/small)
Jenna Hayes
Biochemistry
Effect of Curcumin and Curcumin Derivatives on the Lytic Cycle of Epstein-Barr Virus
Advisor: Kelly Gorres
![Jordan Hoehnen](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/jordan-hoehnen.jpg/small)
Jordan Hoehnen
Geography
Particle Size Analysis of a Lake Sediment Core to Understand Periods of Floods and Droughts in the Upper Midwest Since the Last Glacial Period
Advisor: Joan Bunbury
* Learn more about Jordan's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Emma Jonas](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/emma-jonas.jpg/small)
Emma Jonas
Biology: Plant and Fungal
Lepidopteran larval diversity, abundance, and biomass at foraging sites of insectivorous Flammulated Owls (Psiloscops flammeolus) in northern Utah
Advisor: Markus Mika
![Dirk Lueck](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/dirk-luede.jpg/small)
Dirk Lueck
Biology: Environmental Science
![Jason Martin](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/jason-martin.jpg/small)
Jason Martin
Biochemistry
Quantifying the Flooding Characteristics of Gas-Diffusion Layers for use in CO2 Electro-Reduction
Advisor: Sujat Sen
* Learn more about Jason's sponsor - Michael McGinley, ’82
![Casey McKean](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/mckean.jpg/small)
Casey McKean
Mathematics: Applied
Topological Data Analysis on Ecological Mississippi River Data
Advisor: Wako Bungula
* Learn more about Casey's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Halle Pavelski](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/halle-pavelski.jpg/small)
Halle Pavelski
Biochemistry
Flag-Tag HPIV3 M Proteins as a Tool to Investigate Protein-Protein Interaction in Variant Viral Proteins
Advisor: Michael Hoffman
* Learn more about Halle's sponsor - Michael McGinley, ’82
![Kyle Philpott](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/kyle-philpott.jpg/small)
Kyle Philpott
Biochemistry
Synthesis of a Photoactivated Targeting Drug Conjugate
![Lilly Riederer](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/lilly-rieder.jpg/small)
Lilly Riederer
Biochemistry
Assessment of Targeting Element Efficacy and Specificity in Targeted Anticancer Drug Conjugates
![Veronica Sannes](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/veronica-sannes.jpg/small)
Veronica Sannes
Biology: Aquatic Science
Abundance of Microplastics in Carpiodes carpio (River Carp Sucker) in the Upper Mississippi River
Advisor: Eric Strauss
* Learn more about Veronica's sponsors - Ron and Jane Rada
![Tessa Slaby](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/tessa-slaby.jpg/small)
Tessa Slaby
Biology: Aquatic Science
Are microplastics accumulating in the filter feeders of the Upper Mississippi River? An assessment of microplastics in the Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), an important invasive species
Advisor: Eric Strauss
* Learn more about Tessa's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Jacqueline Sporie](/globalassets/academics/colleges-schools/csh/ddf/jacqueline-sporie.jpg/small)
Jacqueline Sporie
Biology
Jacy Zajac
Physics: Biomdical
The Influence of Attentional Focus on Running Mechanics
2022
Caleb Andrews
Biology
Determining the role of Rap1b in the cell cycle
Advisor: Jaclyn Wisinski
Ky Ariano
Microbiology
Revealing the mechanism of glucose transport in Gluconobacter oxydans
Advisor: Paul Schweiger
Edith Ben-Eboh
Biology
Impact of disrupted circadian rhythms on blood glucose levels in Drosophila melanogaster with modeled Type II diabetes
Advisor: Alder Yu
Anna Buss
Biology
Determine the effect of older versus younger peoples' exosomes on muscle cell differentiation and proliferation
Advisor: Jennifer Klein
Sara Duffy
Biology
Effects of Chronic Exposure to the Insecticide Imidacloprid on Fathead Minnow Behavior
Advisor: Tisha King-Heiden
* Learn more about Sara's sponsors - Ron and Jane Rada
Brice Durocher
Chemistry and Biochemistry
The effects of leucine metabolites on lytic cycle activation of Epstein Barr Virus
Advisor: Kelly Gorres
Samuel Flaig
Biology
Sampling invertebrates efficiently: comparing two methods of quantifying aquatic insect emergent on the Upper Mississippi River
Advisor: Ross Vander Vorste
Nathaniel Green
Mathematics and Statistics
Positivity of coefficients coming from matrices
Advisor: Edward Kim
Adam Grunwald
Computer Science
Examining the Influences of Cross-Cultural Forest Therapy on Psychological Health and Well-Being among Children and Adolescents with Health Challenges
Advisor: David Mathias
Travis Key
Walter Leifeld
Computer Science
Generalization of Evolved Response Thresholds for Uffoctivc Decentralized Dynamic Task Allocation
Advisor: David Mathias
Abby Lewis
Microbiology
Display of amylases on the surface of Gluconobacter oxydans to enable starch utilization
Advisor: Paul Schweiger
* Learn more about Abby's sponsor - Michael McGinley, ’82
Audrey Mattmiller
Biologu
Determining the influence of phosphorylated Rap1b on megakaryocyte regulation
Advisor: Jaclyn Wisinski
Megan Miller
Exercise and Sport Science
Teacher Change in Attitudes and Beliefs of Social Emotional Learning through Professional Development
Advisor: Rachyl Stephenson
Emma Ann Oberg
Biology
Wild Caught Salmo trutta Gut Microbiome Response to Heavy-Metal Contamination
Advisor: Alder Yu
Max Peters
Biology
Analysis of microplastics in net spinning caddisfly larvae (Family Hydropsychidae) in driftless area streams
Advisor: Eric Strauss
* Learn more about Max's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
Morgan Priem
Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Effects of Salt Conc. and Poly-A Tracts on the Equilibrium and Dynamics of Nucleosomes
Advisor: Daniel Grilley
Spencer Reichart
Biology
Benthic invertebrate productivity and diversity in floodplain habitats in Pool 8 of the Upper Mississippi River
Advisor: Ross Vander Vorste
* Learn more about Spencer's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
Aly Reuvers
Biology
The effect of the La Crosse River on the Myrick Marsh water system quality indicated by primary production
Advisor: Eric Strauss
* Learn more about Aly's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
Veronica Sannes
Biology
Abundance of Microplastics in Freshwater Drum
Advisor: Eric Strauss
* Learn more about Veronica's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
Damon Trump
Chemistry and Biochemistry
The effects of leucine metabolites on lytic cycle activation of Epstein Barr Virus
Advisor: Kelly Gorres
Cora Vogt
Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy
Examining the Influences of Cross-Cultural Forest Therapy on Psychological Health and Well-Being among Children and Adolescents with Health Challenges
Advisor: Namyun Kil
* Learn more about Cora's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
2023
![Gabi Shedlov](/contentassets/a0db48b73cfb41e9a7813684f62616f3/gshedlov1.jpg/small)
Gabi Shedlov
Biology
Analysis of the effect of carbon source on survival and copper homeostasis gene expression in SK-03-92 treated yeast cells
Advisor: Anne Galbraith
![Vannessa Giallombardo](/contentassets/a7fe13f76a364f3294c05d09f62cdbe4/vgiallombardo.jpg/small)
Vannessa Giallombardo
Microbiology
Determining the molecular structure of NmpR, an NtrC-like response Regulator Protein
Advisor: Dan Bretl
* Learn more about Vannessa's sponsor - Michael McGinley, ’82
![Morgan Priem](/contentassets/fc7cb181dc8f43f4ac585fce739316f6/mpriem.jpg/small)
Morgan Priem
Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Effects of Salt Concentration and Poly-A Tracts on Nucleosome Equilibrium and Dynamics
Advisor: Dan Grilley
![Zion Wallace](/contentassets/feeed47148ad4414acbf955ab0355191/zwallace1.jpg/small)
Zion Wallace
Biology
Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Communities associated with Hemlock in the Kickapoo Valley
Advisor: Anita Davelos
* Learn more about Claire's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Charlotte Moser](/contentassets/18885ae572af4d749ce25d762b1d46b3/cmoser.jpg/small)
Charlotte Moser
Mathematical Model of Gull-Billed Tern Parasite Infection
Advisor: James Peirce
* Learn more about Charlotte's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
Aubrey Schwonek
Biology
Resource Competition among Flammulated Owls (Psiloscops flammulous) in fluctuating mountain habitats
Advisor: Markus Mika
* Learn more about Aubrey's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Kendrick Kolar](/contentassets/8f00c3fafe2d466fa8a02e43f0d3c5d8/kkolar.jpg/small)
Kendrick Kolar
Geography & Environmental Science
Human Geographies of Vulnerabilities and Adaptations to Increased Flooding within the Driftless Area
Advisor: John Kelly
* Learn more about Kendrick's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
![Elijah Behnke](/contentassets/69bac446b32c4f13ab122987298c4ef9/eb_headshot_0322.jpg/small)
Elijah Behnke
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Synthesis of Nanoparticle Suspensions for Catalytic conversion of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Advisor: Sujat Sen
* Learn more about Elijah's sponsor - Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust
Skylar Voigt
Biology
Environmental Factors Influencing Mayfly Emergence in Pool 8 of the Upper Mississippi River
Advisor: Ross Vander Vorste
* Learn more about Skylar's sponsors - Ron and Jane Rada
Ben Graham
Biology
Determining Factors Responsible for Photobiont Preference in Driftless Area Lichens
Advisor: Todd Osmundson
Nicole Kooij
Biology
Effects of Sublethal Exposure to Thiamethoxam on the Innate Immune Response of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Embryos
Advisor: Tisha King-Heiden
![Grace Meyer](/contentassets/e5fff19659f34cc084bf51186ddc8fa8/gmeyer.jpeg/small)
Grace Meyer
Biology
Immunohistochemical characterization of developmental changes in brainstem serotonergic networks
Advisor: Cord Brundage
![Jenna Blomquist](/contentassets/e47389adb3f34040b2909755a89b2282/jblomquist.jpg/small)
Jenna Blomquist
Microbiology
Examination of fimB point mutations on fimB transcription in uropathogenic Escherichia coli growing in an acidic environment
Advisor: William Schwan
![Vivek Tara](/contentassets/cb86539b38af490585df5bf2b67f4e4c/vtara.jpg/small)
Vivek Tara
Computer Science
On the Machine Learning (ML)-based Classification of Microscopic Colitis Patients Data Obtained Through Colonoscopy
Advisor: Dipankar Mitra
![Eric Zielinski](/contentassets/1e814c38d1414018a299422b02f3b3d5/ezielinski.jpg/small)
Eric Zielinski
Computer Science
On the Development of More Adaptable and Trainable Variational Quantum Circuts (VQC) using Quantum Machine Learning (QML)
Advisor: Dipankar Mitra
![Kassi Heins](/contentassets/80cbef1ae36642fd83f711cd634728fc/kheins.jpeg/small)
Kassi Heins
Exercise and Sport Science
A Case Study of Physical Education Teacher Change in Attitudes Toward Social Emotional Learning Through Professional Development
Advisor: Rachyl Stephenson
Reed Anderson
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Characterization of the Effects of Truncation on a Cytotoxic Protein
Advisor: Dan Grilley
![Sam Nelson](/contentassets/c8cf54555f654873ac5565ef41c802e8/snelson-1.jpeg/small)
Sam Nelson
Biology
Ectomycorrhizal tree communities of the Kickapoo Valley
Advisor: Anita Davelos
![Chris Aamodt](/contentassets/d14ff1062569408a8dd195d011c61661/chrisaamodtheadshot.jpg/small)
Chris Aamodt
Biology
Passive Restoration of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi in Clear Cut Forests in Kickapoo Valley Preserve
Advisor: Anita Davelos