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Robert Elrod is...
a Junior studying Biomedical Science with a minor in English. He will begin his research with Dr. Robert Norton this semester, gathering intelligence on medical issues and developments both domestically and abroad. His other roles on campus currently include IMPACT Project Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of Auburn, Writing Consultant at the Miller Writing Center, member of Cardinal Key Junior Honor Society, and member of Alpha Epsilon Delta. He is also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and was named an Outstanding Sophomore by the College of Science and Mathematics last year. He plans to pursue medicine following graduation, with a particular interest in orthopedic surgery. |
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Stephen Giles is...
a senior studying Chemical Engineering. He has two concurrent research projects; one focuses on combustion studies of alternative fuel microdroplets, whereas the other investigates the potential of cellulose nanocrystal thin films for low-cost microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). He was awarded a Competitive Undergraduate Research Fellowship in 2011-2012 for his research on alternative fuels. In 2012, he participated in a National Science Foundation summer research program at Clemson University where he functionalized membranes for therapeutic protein purifications. Upon receiving his B.S. in Chemical Engineering, he plans to enter graduate school as a doctoral student where he will continue work in the MEMS area. |
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Hunter Keith Hayes is...
a junior pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting as well as his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. Hunter has been actively involved on Campus in such groups as Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Lambda Sigma Honorary, College of Business Executive Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Financial Leadership Society, Beta Gamma Sigma, Music Teachers National Association and numerous other organizations. He also competes at the Varsity level for Auburn’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams. He plans on giving piano benefit concerts during his junior year to benefit impoverished children in Alabama who cannot afford music lessons. Hunter also plans on doing research on Financial Markets Behavior during the course of his senior year. |
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Katherine Hendrickson is...
a senior studying Mathematics and pursuing research in Sociology. She is currently preparing a research article for publication on the issue of technocracy, and is interested in finding new solutions to complex social problems through research on human rights. Katherine stays busy on campus with the Auburn University Mathematics Club and the AU Students for Life group. She hopes to pursue a graduate degree in sociology with a focus on human rights after graduation. |
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Erika Kolakowski is...
a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Pre-medicine with a minor in Spanish Language. She is a captain of the Auburn Varsity Cross Country team as well as a member of the Track and Field team. She is a member of Chi Alpha Omega Honors Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and First Baptist Church of Opelika. She is interested in the effect of diet and exercise on the body composition, as well as revolutionizing surgery techniques and plans to complete research in the medical sciences field during her senior year. After Auburn she plans to pursue a career in cardiovascular surgery. |
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Kimberly Roberts is...
a senior majoring in Animal Sciences and pursuing veterinary school. She was a 2012 AU-CMB Undergraduate Summer Research Scholar, researching neonatal porcine uterine development using immunofluorescence techniques and multispectral imaging technology, and will ultimately use this research to build an Honors Thesis. She recently spent one month in Belize studying veterinary practices in addition to local wildlife ecology, and teaches anatomy and physiology as an undergraduate teaching assistant. |
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Casey Ruark is...
a senior pursuing a molecular biology degree. Her primary research interests concern plant-pathogen interactions. She has held internships at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and NC State University, as well as an AU Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Since her freshman year at Auburn, Casey has had extensive research experience involving bacteria, viruses, fungi, and nematodes. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and has been a peer instructor for the Microbiology Learning Community. Casey’s future plans involve pursuing a doctorate in molecular plant pathology. |
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