Muhlenberg College

Victoria Basciano '20, Alexander Goldberg '21, Mira-Belle Haddad '22 and Miranda Robinson '21 are conducting biochemistry research related to plant enzyme structures this summer through a grant from the National Science Foundation under the mentorship of Keri Colabroy, associate professor of chemistry.

Working with Thaddeus Robinson, associate professor of philosophy, Andrew Leahy '21 is conducting research this summer that aims to objectify some of the ways that writing can be enlisted as a tool for critical thought. He hopes to forge a closer connection between writing and critical thinking. Given the complexities that both entail, it is often difficult to realize their links - that writing can be enlisted as a tool for higher-level thought, and that critical thinking can be grounded in the tangible work of writing. Leahy's aim is to make these connections more accessible and approachable.

Jessica Sommer '21 is determining the distinctions between olfactory and visual cues when manipulating spaces around bumblebees.

Caitlin Segarra '21, a neuroscience major, conducts research at Muhlenberg College this summer.

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.

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.

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.

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

Jacob Metcalfe '21 conducted chemistry 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.