Over the course of the spring semester, these nine students participated in at least five workshops offered by the Office of Undergraduate Research. In recognition of their efforts to prepare themselves professionally to engage in the process of research and scholarship, they were awarded the S.T.A.R. recognition. The Student Training for Advancing Research program was conceived as a way to engage students in the high-impact practice of research during the COVID year, with topics ranging from “Getting Started in Research,” to responsible conduct of research, basics of human subjects research, discussions with alumni, and conversations with faculty researchers from across campus.

The following students received the recognition:

• Huda Ansaf, Biochemistry
• Jake Engelbrecht, Biochemistry
• Allison Harris, Biochemistry
• Lydia Jefferson, Environmental Science
• Aleea Magras, Biochemistry
• Liana Valle, Animal Science
• Crystal Rein, Environmental Science
• Tessa Jennings,  Plant Science
• Mackenzie Stegura, Nutrition, Exercise & Physiology