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$300K National Science Foundation grant to fund Ryu’s COVID-19 research at Elon
April 6, 2022
The three-year grant secured by Assistant Professor of Mathematics Hwayeon Ryu will support the development of a mathematical model that could guide the development of new treatment options for the SARS-CoV-2, commonly known as COVID-19, virus.
In laser-powered research, Anna Sheinberg ’22 illuminates little-known molecule
March 23, 2022
Biochemistry major Anna Sheinberg '22 and her mentor, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Anthony Rizzuto, used laser spectroscopy to analyze aqueous carbonic acid, vital to maintaining pH levels in our blood. The pair also prepared a future collaboration between the University of California, Berkeley and Elon.
Elon students present theses at undergraduate research conference in New York
March 11, 2022
A group of senior economics students participated as presenters, discussants and session chairs during the Issues in Political Economy conference.
Elon University honored with Campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments
March 4, 2022
The university was one of three recognized by The Council on Undergraduate Research with this prestigious award for providing high-quality research experiences for undergraduates.
Elon junior Kiara Hunter a finalist for Truman Scholarship
February 23, 2022
Hunter is competing for the highly competitive national fellowship awarded each year to those with goals of working in public service or government. Winners will be announced by April 15.
Examining Elections: Lumen Scholar Amy Moore ‘22 studies effects of gerrymandering in N.C.
February 18, 2022
Moore and her mentor, Professor of Mathematics Todd Lee, are using statistics to explore the effects of gerrymandering in North Carolina.
Center for Engaged Learning accepting applications for Student Scholars
December 8, 2021
The Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) invites applications from current Elon University first-year students for the CEL Student Scholar Program.
Finding the CURE: Biology course provides opportunity for students to support Lumen Prize research
December 8, 2021
Biology 1064: The Science of Life course, taught by Assistant Professor of Biology Jessica Merricks, worked closely with David Vandermast, associate professor of biology, and Ashlyn Crain '22 for their Lumen Prize research regarding carbon sequestering in trees.
Breaking Barriers: Lumen Scholar Deena Elrefai ’22 researches reproductive health of Latinx women in Alamance County
December 1, 2021
Public health and international & global studies double major Elrefa and with her mentor, Associate Professor Stephanie Baker, focus their Lumen Prize research on disparities among the Latinx community and reproductive health.
Planting Prosperity: Lumen Scholar Ashlyn Crain ’22 researches tree-based carbon-reduction strategies
November 12, 2021
Biology major Crain, along with mentor David Vandermast, associate professor of biology, are working on "Mitigating Carbon Emissions: Four Strategies for Sequestering Atmospheric CO2 in Trees" for their Lumen Prize research.