2026

Towards the analysis of the behavior of Drosophila Melanogaster after and during dyadic interactions

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Faculty Sponsor: Grace McKenzie-Smith Live Poster Session: Zoom will be added here Maxwell Middleton Maxwell is a rising sophomore from Glen Ridge, New Jersey. At Wesleyan, he is working in the McKenzie-Smith lab to track and analyze the locomotion of Drosophila Melanogaster to better understand their social behavior. In his spare time, he enjoys playing … Read more

Investigating Political Influence on Monetary Policy and Central Bank Independence in Japan Using Data

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Secret Meetings Hidden in the Schedule: Who is Whispering to the Bank of Japan? Faculty Sponsor: Imai Masami Miyuka Kawamura Miyuka Kawamura (29’) from Japan completed the QAC Apprenticeship in 2026 in the summer following her freshman year. Before college, she attended British International School Phuket. At Wesleyan, she is double-majoring in Economics and Neuroscience.  … Read more