Exploring Semantic Differences in References to France made by Two Francophone Algerian Authors

Faculty Sponsor: Typhaine Leservot Lucas Donat Lucas is a rising senior (’26) from Fairfax, Virginia studying French and Data Analysis. His interests include postcolonial literary theory, translation, and abolition geography. At Wesleyan, he has worked as a course assistant and tutor for the French department. In his free time, Lucas enjoys making music with friends, … Read more

Analysing Alcohol Exposure on Ultrasonic Vocalizations (USVs) in Adult Female Mice

Faculty Sponsor: Laverne Melón Eowyna Hermawan Wyna is a rising sophomore (’28) from Jakarta, Indonesia planning to major in Neuroscience & Behaviour with a minor in Data Analysis. She is interested in how alcohol influences anxiety through the lens of translational neuroscience. Outside of class, she enjoys dancing, singing, and listening to music.  Abstract: Ultrasonic … Read more

RAFT Approach to Optical Flow for Cell Microscopy

Faculty Sponsor: Jennifer Mitchel Ziyad Rahman Ziyad Rahman is a rising Junior at Wesleyan University from Houston, Texas. He is majoring in Math and Computer Science with a minor in Data Analysis. Ziyad is interested in low-level computer operating systems and cloud computing. After college, he’s planning to go into software engineering. Abstract: The wound … Read more

Statistical Approaches for Neural Oscillation and Social Behavior Analysis in the Ventral Tegmental Area

Faculty Sponsor: Laverne Camille Melón Keming Liu Hi, I’m Keming, a rising sophomore planning to major in Neuroscience and Mathematics. I’m especially interested in brain dynamics and mental health. Outside of academics, you might find me boxing, drawing, or simply lying down on the grass somewhere. Abstract: The ventral tegmental area (VTA) and the prefrontal … Read more

Guns: A Worldwide View

Faculty Sponsor: Maryam Gooyabadi & Jennifer Tucker Phone Kant Hi, I am a rising sophomore (Class of 2028) from Myanmar planning to major in Computer Science and Economics. After Wesleyan, I hope to purse a career in the Sports Analytics field. Working on this project, I have gained experience in the R programming language and … Read more

Evaluating the state of English Language Learners and Long-term English Learners in a Large Urban School District

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Carycruz Bueno Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Goes Here Saakshi Challa Saakshi is a rising junior (’27) from Newton, Massachusetts. She is majoring in Computer Science and Economics and minoring in Human Rights Advocacy. Saakshi is interested in applied econometrics and policy, specifically within business and the social sector. In her free … Read more

Reducing Unintended Structural Heterogeneity and Characterizing Computationally Designed Miniproteins

Faculty Sponsor: Colin Smith Tihitina Gebeyehu Tihitina Gebeyehu is a rising junior (’27) from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, double majoring in Chemistry and Economics. On campus, she is involved in the International Student Advisory Board, and in her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, beading, and crocheting. Abstract: Computationally designed miniproteins could be … Read more

Modeling strategy use in number line tasks by children and adults across two formats

Faculty Sponsor: Hilary Barth Deborah Campos Deborah is a Neuroscience & Behavior and Psychology double major from Waterbury, CT. On campus, she works as a CA for the Portuguese department, is a research assistant in the Wesleyan Cognitive Development Lab, and volunteers at local elementary schools through the Wesleyan Science Outreach program. In her spare … Read more

Industry-Specific Market Responses to Polling Data in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

Faculty Sponsor: Ryuichiro Izumi Anthony Ganci Anthony is a member of the class of 2028 from Massachusetts and completed the QAC Apprenticeship in the summer following his freshman year. At Wesleyan, he is double-majoring in Economics and Math while minoring in Data Analysis. Anthony’s research bridges his previous experience serving on the board of a … Read more

Communication Adaptation Under Political Repression of the Muslim Brotherhood

Faculty Sponsor: Maryam Gooyabadi and Emy Matesan Vlad Grass Vlad Grass is a rising Second Year at Wesleyan University, planning on majoring in Economics and minoring in Data Analysis. Vlad is a member of the Men’s Crew team. Vlad lives in Vermont and attended The Hotchkiss School for highschool. Abstract: This project investigates how the … Read more