Student Scholarship
Randolph College students are actively engaged in intellectual activity that goes beyond the bounds of the classroom. Working closely with their faculty mentors, students engage in a variety of advanced research, creative expression, travel, service and experiences.
Recent Student Scholarly Activities
- Society of Physics Students Volunteer at Local Robotics Competition
- Five students joined Peter Sheldon, physics professor, to volunteer for the First Lego League Robotics Tournament in November
- Students Invited to Present at Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physical Science
- Seven Students Present Research at the Mid-Atlantic Conference for Undergraduate Scholarship
- Research was done in the Randolph College Summer Research Program
- Psychology Professors Present Research at annual conference
- The Honor System: Influences on Attitudes and Behaviors
- Shradha Shrestha presents senior and summer research at New York State Economics Assocation Annual Meeting
- Student's research examines the effects of a housing non-profit's home renovations on surrounding property values.
- Safiyah Lopez and Shradha Shrestha present senior research at the New York State Economics Assocation Annual Meeting
- Students present results of neighborhood satisfaction survey.
- Science Festival Article Published in SPS Observer
- Peter Sheldon, a Randolph physics professor, and Thawda Aung '13 wrote the article for the issue
- Randolph student, professor to present at conference
- Cathy DeSilvey will discuss Yves Klein at the Southeastern College Art Conference.
- Sara Taylor ’12 wins short fiction prize
- Her winning short story, titled "Chloe's Story," was part of the collection she write for her senior honors project at Randolph College.
- Communication Studies Students Present Scholarship at Conference
- Two students win research awards for their presentations
- Society of Physics Students named an Outstanding Chapter by national office
- Randolph College astronomy class conducts research at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
- Jim Kwon gives talk at international mHealth conference.
- Sophomore presents research on using cell phones to measure gait speed.
- Thawda Aung presents work at international mHealth Summit.
- Junior working to build cell phone applications for weight loss and behavior modification.
- Students, Faculty Present Research at MARCUS Conference
- Summer research participants share results of their collaborative projects.
- Physics Professor Katrin Schenk and student Zahra Adahman selected to give talk at international conference.
- Katrin Schenk Awarded Grant from the Alzheimer's Association
- Physics professor, students developing system to monitor status of Alzheimer's patients.
- Economics Students Work With Professor to Study A Nonprofit's Impact on Property Values
- Students partner with the Lynchburg Neighborhood Development Foundation for research project
- Rising Senior Explores Medieval Christian Mystics and Zen Buddhists
- Corbin Nall '12 works with Gordon Steffey, a professor of religious studies, during 2011 Summer Research Program
- Randolph Students and Professor Research Rivermont History
- Summer Research Project helps bring local history to life
- Summer Research Project focuses on mental health stigma
- Caroline Mann worked with students to collect and analyze data
- Mara Amster and Jerry Wells '12 Use Summer Research to examine 2008 Eliot Spitzer scandal
- Research uses technology to aid data collection and analysis
- Jim Kwon to Conduct Alzheimers Research This Summer
- Student selected for coveted paid assistantship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
- Communication Students Present Research, Win at Regional Conference
- Caroline English and Aster Thomas, take first and third places respectively.
- Communication Studies Professor and Student Present Research at Regional Conference
- Students and Faculty present at National Conference
- Environmental Studies and Organic Garden students share research at the Association for the Advancement of Higher Education Conference in Denver
- Eleven Randolph Students Present Research at MARCUS Conference
- Research presented includes Summer Research and Senior Research projects
- Physics Professor Presents Roller Coaster Research at James Madison University
- Peter Sheldon worked with Kacey Meaker
- Classics Students Garner End of Year Honors
- Roundup of recent achievements.
- Randolph Student, Alumnae Admitted to Graduate Schools
- Sarah Kreiger, Emily Hanson and Emily Schuetz to pursue advanced degrees.
- Randolph College Senior Earns Coveted Spot at Sorensen Institute
- Danielle Simms selected to attend the 2010 College Leaders Program conducted by the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
- Senior Rosanna del Mar Torres Medina Presents Economics Research
- Megan Barrett Takes Second in National Greek Translation Contest
- Barrett also victorious in Randolph College Latin Scrabble Tournament
- Randolph Students Take Second Place in National Classics Competition
- Rhiannon Knol '11, Eric Struble '11 shine in their first Certamen tournament.
- Art Faculty to Lead Students on Seminar to Italy
- Kathy Muehlemann and Andrea Campbell will unveil Renaissance art and technique
- Randolph Students Accepted to Prestigious Classical Programs
- Classics majors choose from Oxford, Brown, University of Chicago, Michigan, North Carolina and Yale
- Rhiannon Knol and Eric Struble to Present at National Conference
- Summer research project leads to creation of Latin reader.
- Eta Sigma Phi Inducts Four
- Students, Faculty to Attend National Conference.
- Physics Faculty, Students Report Research at National Conference
- Peter Sheldon and Tatiana Gilstrap present at American Physical Society National Meeting in Washington, DC
- Randolph Faculty, Students Lead Session at National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment
- Discussion promoted strategic partnerships between academia, citizens, and local government to promote sustainable urban planning and development.
- Lesley Tylczak and Ola Fincke Present at Conference
- Madison Kebler Translates French Book into English
- Student hopes to publish work, bring attention to struggles of Muslim women.
- Stevens work to appear in Journal of Roman Archaeology
- Former students also contribute chapters to the piece.
- Marja Copeland Presents Research at Conference
- Katelin Shugart-Schmidt Presents Research at Conference
- Danielle Robinson, Eve Gasarch, Timothy Seastedt Present Research at Conference
- Rachel Crowder Presents Research at Conference
- Poojan Pyakurel and Rosha Poudyal Participate in the College
- Centennial Greek Play to be performed in Athens, Greece
- Randolph students and professors take a 3-week journey across Greece, will blog and podcast
- Iwalani Martin Performs Original Dance at Symposium
- “Turbulence and Flow” explores how water flows
- Olivia Marlin Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at economic issues surrounding declining population trends in Japan.
- Susan E. Christianson Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at history of the Scotland during the Reign of Edward I.
- Caitlin Clare Presents Research at Symposium
- Case study looks at the careers of female sportscasters from the 1970s to the present.
- Erin Dunn Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at how Hollywood dramatizes the biographies of artists.
- Kandyce Korotky Presents Original Poetry at Symposium
- Poetic exploration journeys from lust to love.
- Emily J. Hanson Presents Works at Symposium
- Exhibition features drawings inspired by the art of Michelangelo.
- Katelyn Bulluck Performs at Symposium
- Original dance explores students' reactions to authority.
- Jessica Cline Presents Works at Symposium
- Collection of figure studies and portraits emphasizes capturing the essence of people rather than merely reproducing a likeness.
- Kara Clissold Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at the effect of social dominance on social learning in horses.
- Jennifer Arline Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at image public relations for oil giant Exxon Mobil.
- Marwa Latif Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at the role of insulin in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
- Meredith Bell Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at postfeminism values in professional wrestling.
- Trio Presents Research at Symposium
- Chemistry study looks at mercury in voltammetry.
- Aliyah Barrett Presents Poster at Symposium
- Study uses mass spectrometry to identify and analyze bacteria.
- Jaime Hartless Presents Research at Symposium
- Study test the importance of religion in American society in the face of increasing secularization.
- Ludovic Lemaitre Presents Research at Symposium
- Project aims to develop an environmentally sustainable master facilities plan for Randolph College.
- Kimberley Myrie Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at the military failures of England’s Queen Elizabeth I.
- Shelly Patrick Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at the use of personal encouragement in regulating the behavior of preschool students.
- Trio Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at enhancement of atomic emission and atomic absorption lamps.
- Katrina Wiechmann Presents Research at Symposium
- Study examines the motion of Barnard’s Star from images obtained at Randolph College’s Winfree Observatory.
- Marwa Latif Presents Poster at Symposium
- Study examined mercury contamination in swallow eggs.
- Wai Sze Cheung Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at use of nanosized silicon powders in nanoelectronics and photovoltaics.
- Ashleigh Pogue Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at genetic anomaly that causes HIV/AIDS immunity.
- Megan Steigerwald Presents Research at Symposium
- Study examines the portrayal of “fallen women” in Victorian novels.
- Smriti Thapa Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at factors which affect class participation among female Asian students.
- Jalika Conteh Presents Research at Symposium
- Film study compares Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954) and Disturbia (2007).
- Trio Presents Research at Symposium
- Project seeks to eliminate errors, inefficiencies in infrared spectrometry processes.
- Penny Rosen Presents Artwork, Poetry at Symposium
- “Star Gazing” offers connection between the artist and the natural world.
- Johna Strickland Presents Research at Symposium
- Study looks at the ethics of undercover journalism.
- Anne Terashima Presents Research at Symposium
- Content analysis of book covers shows how fiction is marketed to adolescent girls.
- Stephanie Lyons Presents Research at Symposium
- Study uses scattering technique to analyze development of stars.
- BLOG: Service Learning in Public Economics
- Econ 217 students get out into the community to see where the tax money goes
- Amenah Alsrogy presents paper at Virginia Association of Economists annual meeting
- Alsrogy presents research on factors influencing students
- Faculty and Students present research at APS National Conference
- American Physical Society welcomes Randolph scholars
- Florentina Furtuna has undergraduate research published
- Paper examines area personal finance habits of college students
