Muhlenberg College

Natalie Trachtman '20 is conducting research in biology this summer at Muhlenberg College.

Vanessa Pham '21 is conducting biological research at Muhlenberg College this summer. Working with Jordanna Sprayberry, associate professor of biology, Vanessa Pham '21 is dedicating her research to the health and safety of bumblebees, focusing on responses to their sensory cues such as vision and olfaction.

Cole Geissler '21 is conducting research of climate change through plant phenology at Muhlenberg College this summer. Working with Rich Niesenbaum, professor of biology, Cole Geissler '21 is tracking seasonal plant changes in relation to climate data, allowing for a deeper understanding of the factors that impact plant growth.

Iffat Imran '20, a biochemistry major with a math minor, is conducting research at Muhlenberg College this summer.

Thomas Barrett '19, a neuroscience and mathematics double major, conducted summer research at Muhlenberg College.

Patrick Sockler '19, a biology major and French & francophone studies minor, conducted research at Muhlenberg College last summer.

Dana Kneisley '19, a neuroscience major, conducted summer research at Muhlenberg College.

Helen Ranieri-Cordes '21 works to digitize the archives of The Allentown Band.

Jacob Metcalfe '21 conducted chemistry research at Muhlenberg College last summer.

Alison Bashford '20, Desiree Bsales '20, Jessica-Ann Golbitz '19 and Rebecca Shear '21 conducted neuroscience research on campus this summer.

Katarina Liberatore '19, a biology major, is conducting research at Muhlenberg College this summer.

William Baar '20 is conducting research with Eugene Fiorini, professor of mathematics, this summer at Muhlenberg College.

Stephen Koester '19 is conducting biology reseach at Muhlenberg this summer.

Alison Stouffer '20, Mary Baumel '20 and Emily Layden '20 are conducting biology research focused on climbing behavior of deer mice.

Brandon Eden '19 (L), Olivia Toner '20 and Troy Lovett '19 are conducting research this summer with Professor Sherri Young (R) at Muhlenberg College.

Marlee Siegel '21 is conducting research in chemistry at Muhlenberg College.

Lucas Blecker '19, a neuroscience major, is looking at both how and where flavonoid compounds bind, or 'attach', to the GABA-A receptor. The goal is to study possible alternatives to synthetic anxiety medications.

Kenan Tolaymat '19 is studying the prevalance of ticks in the region and their infection rates.

Mike Gatazka '21 is researching how heavy metal pollutants in water can be detected using the visible light spectrum and gold nanoparticles.

Abigail Edwards '19, a biology major, is conducting research on the olfactory responses of bumble bees.

Patrick Kantner '20, a neuroscience major, is conducting research this summer at Muhlenberg College on how people view and interpret abstract and representational art.

Interest in molecular biology and molecular neuroscience led Julia Rocereta '19 to conduct research with Jeremy Alden Teissere, associate professor of biology and neuroscience.

Bree Booth '19 is conducting research to provide historical context for discussions of black queerness.

Dario Lewczyk '20, a chemistry major, is conducting summer research on synthesis of a lead trapping fluorescent coumarocryptand at Muhlenberg College.

Travis Edmond '19, a neuroscience major, is conducting a summer research on visual attention and college websites at Muhlenberg College.

Sophia Gordon '20, a psychology major, is conducting research this summer about the language used when describing mental health illnesses and potential biases that might come with it.

This summer, Lindsay Press '21, is conducting research on endangered plants in Pennsylvania at Muhlenberg College.

Kristina Qualben '19, a mathematics major, has combined her love for physics and softball by researching with professor Brett Fadem on the trampoline effect this summer at Muhlenberg College. In her research, she focuses on which bat brands will perform the best trampoline effect.

Rashida Haye '20, a public health major, is conducting research this summer with professor Chrysan Cronin, examining the health information of radon communication channels in Allentown, PA for residents. Rashida's research focuses on Non-Hispanic and Hispanic populations in regard to their health information they receive on radon and overall knowledge of the health risk of radon.

This summer, Emily Casey '19, a double major in Theater and English, is conducting research for her English honors thesis with Professor David Rosenwasser at Muhlenberg College. Her research focuses on Irish playwright Patricia Burke Brogan and her interest on the Magdalen laundries, which were an institution of the Church and state that punished women who did not follow social norms.