Text Mining and Predictive Models for Knitting Instructions

Faculty Sponsor: Yuxuan Mei Dylan Ross My name is Dylan Ross, a rising junior (’28) at Wesleyan University studying Mathematics, Music, and Computer Science. Once I graduate, I hope to have enough time outside of work to focus on my personal projects: composing albums, programming games, and drawing whatever comes to mind. Abstract: Ravelry is … Read more

Lord of the fl-Eyes: Effects of Cytoskeletal Untethering on Nuclear Position, Shape, and Cell Morphology in the Drosophila melanogaster Eye

Faculty Sponsor: Ruth Johnson, Biology Department. Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Goes Here Gillian Churchland Gillian Churchland is a rising junior at Wesleyan University double majoring in Biology and Mathematics. She’s from New York City, but is happiest somewhere she can hike, climb, swim, or mountain bike. This is Gillian’s second semester working in the … Read more

Individuals or Companies: Who Receives More Severe Sanctions in the World Bank Sanctions System?

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Lindsay Dolan Ana Li Ana Li is a rising junior majoring in Government with minors in Global Engagement and Data Analysis. Originally from China, her research focuses on ethical and effective international development, with a particular interest in China’s overseas financing. On campus, Ana leads The Foster Connection, contributes to the Wesleyan … Read more

Closing the Gap: A Pre/Post Survey on Self-Rated Skill Growth and Its Predictors in the Integrated Chemistry Laboratory Course

Faculty Sponsor: Rachael Barlow Steven Tu Steven Tu is a rising sophomore (’29) at Wesleyan University, majoring in Psychology and CIS(Earth & Environmental Science), and minoring in Data Science. Steven is from Shenzhen, China. His research interests revolve around cognitive and behavioral psychology. Outside the classroom, he enjoys photography, skiing, and singing with a cappella … Read more

A Feasibility Study on Generating Retrieval Practice Questions Using Large Language Models

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Antonio Laverghetta Gabriel Diaz Gabriel is a second-semester senior (’26) majoring in Computer Science , with a minor in Data Analysis. He is originally from Eastern Pennsylvania, and has plans to move to New England after he is finished at Wesleyan. During his time here, he took part in Aikido and worked … Read more

Better Disability Hiring, Better Financial Performance?

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Hornstein Ava Regan Ava Regan is a rising junior (’28) majoring in Economics and Hispanic Literature & Cultures, with a minor in Data Analysis. She calls Milton, Massachusetts home, a suburban town in the Greater Boston area. At Wesleyan, she writes stories on student alumni for the Athletic Department and plays on … Read more

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

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

The Trade Effects of US Temporary Trade Barriers: When Do They Start and How Long Do They Last?

Faculty Sponsor: David Kuenzel Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Goes Here Dragos Geica Dragos is a rising junior (’28) from Romania double majoring in Economics and French Studies and pursuing a certificate in Data Science. Outside of academics, he enjoys learning languages, crocheting, and cooking. After Wesleyan, Dragos hopes to use his interests in economics … Read more

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

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