Utilizing Data Visualization to Correct Molecular Simulations

Faculty Sponsor: Brian Stewart Inesh Vytheswaran I am a computer science major, pursuing a minor in physics and IDEAS here at Wesleyan. I am from Wellelsy, MA, and currently live in Avon, CT. Going into possibly my final semester, I am super excited to take classes on digital learning, applied linear algebra, and multiple hand … Read more

Cognitive Flexibility Matters? Examining the Relationship Between Meaning in Life, Cognitive Flexibility, and Suicidal Ideation

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Alexis May Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Chuning(Larissa) Xu Meet Larissa Xu, a psychology rising senior gearing up for her final year of studies. She’s currently diving deep into suicide research alongside Dr. Alexis May, driven by a passion to unravel the complexities of mental health. Larissa is also busy prepping for … Read more

Searching for Answers from the Sky

Faculty Sponsor: Pavel Oleinikov Dylan Clack Dylan Clack is a rising sophomore (’27) from Montreal, Quebec. He plays for the Varsity Soccer team at Wesleyan, and enjoys DJing in his spare time. He is an intended Economics and College of Social Studies major and College of East Asian Studies minor.    Abstract: The purpose of … Read more

Examining the cyclicality of capital controls

Faculty Sponsor: Ryuichiro Izumi Aaron Leong Aaron is a rising senior from Malaysia studying economics and applied data science. Outside of academics, he enjoys backpacking, learning new languages, and reading science fiction books. After graduation, he would like to pursue further studies in economics, and be involved in economic research and/or policymaking. Abstract: While theoretical … Read more

Breaking Bad: The Association between Republicans Voting to Impeach Donald Trump and Approval Rating

Faculty Sponsor: Logan Dancey Justin Weinstein Justin is a rising senior from Hoboken, New Jersey studying Government and Data Analysis. His interests include political polarization, state-level elections, and congressional policy making. At Wesleyan, he has worked as a research assistant for the Government department and had his findings acknowledged in a forthcoming academic book. He … Read more

Impact of Political Connections and Corruption on Government Procurement in China

Faculty Sponsor: Xiaoxue Zhao Ruihan Sun Ruihan Sun is a rising senior (’25) from Chongqing, China, majoring in Mathematics and Economics at Wesleyan. Outside of her classes, she likes to play Animal Crossing, read books, enjoy music, and take photographs. Looking ahead, Ruihan hopes to leverage her mathematical skills in finance and become a quantitative … Read more

Computed Comparison and Analyses of Simulated Wild and Mutant Type HepI

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Erika Taylor June Butelman June Butelman is a rising junior (’26) at Wesleyan, pursuing a major in the Chemistry department and the College of Science and Technology Studies. She is curious about In Silico, computational, and physical chemistry and the significance of chemical processes in life and society. She is currently a … Read more

How Neoliberalism and Racism Influence White Americans’ Perceptions of Immigration

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Michael Perez Evan Wacks Hello! I’m a rising senior that has been doing psychology research in understanding how racism and neoliberalism impact support for immigration. Born and raised in NYC, now I live in rural New Hampshire on a goat farm.  Abstract: The purpose of this research is to analyze public perceptions … Read more

War Narrative and Public Opinion

Faculty Sponsor: Kolby Hanson Angelina Kunitskaia Angelina is a rising sophomore from Russia. She is a prospective Government and Economics double major. She is interested in political research, specifically the intersection of media and politics. In the future, Angelina would like to conduct quantitative geopolitical research and make political knowledge available to the public. In … Read more