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 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 soccer with his friends and playing piano. Abstract: … Read more

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

Faculty Sponsor: David Kuenzel 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 and data analysis to pursue a career … 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