A Research Showcase


Auspex is an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate research created annually to showcase student work. Many of the papers that make it into Auspex start as senior capstone projects and are presented during the “Capstone Carnival.”

Capstone Experiences in the Natural Sciences

In the Capstone program, you’ll gain first-hand experience in scientific investigation and scientific communication in a dynamic, collaborative research environment. You will be matched individually with a faculty mentor who provides training and support during the research process. In addition to a primary faculty mentor, you can select two faculty members to serve as your research committee. Committee members provide additional feedback and expertise during the research process.

Learn more about the Natural Science Undergraduate Research Sequence (NSURS).

为什么要举办顶点狂欢节?

每年，学生们都会在我们的年度学术巅峰嘉年华上展示他们的巅峰项目。但为什么是嘉年华呢?学院之所以选择这个名字，是因为它暗示着对毕业生学术成就的庆祝。我们还在等漏斗蛋糕呢。

NSURS Presentation

因此，我们的想法是让几个部门联合起来，在一个类似于会议的氛围中协调学生的陈述，取消课程以确保有听众。这对教师和其他院系的学生都有好处，因为他们有时间了解这些项目。它有利于资深的演讲者，他们认真对待这次活动，并感到压力(和兴奋)，要变得更专业。它也让非大四学生受益，他们有机会了解自己将来要进行的研究，并比较不同学科和项目的学生所做的项目。

Ben Feinberg
Wildflowers

Research at Work

In 2016, Emma Sullivan and Tayla Clark received the Pugh Grant to support their NSURS research projects. Emma’s research topic wasLowering Stress in Shelter Dogs through Enrichment (Measured via Salivary Cortisol and Behavioral Testing).Tayla conducted anExamination of pollinator damage and possible spider defense in Calycanthus floridus.
Holden Gallery

Research in the Arts

一个常见的误解是，研究只发生在科学实验室。但在沃伦·威尔逊却不是这样。我们的人文、美术和社会专业学生也通过原创研究为他们的学科做出贡献。Art students recent research included aSurvey of Marionettes, conducted by Emily Bader,Working with Mica and Micaceous Clayby Isa Coppinger, andPerforming Institutional Critique and Socially Engaged Art in the River Arts Districtby Shannon Waldman.