Aug. 1, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Camila Gutierrez

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there were 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Camila Gutierrez, a junior biology and psychology double major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: I am working with Dr. Roberto Ulises Cofresí-Bonilla, an assistant professor of psychological sciences, in the Cofresi…

July 29, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Noelle Abend

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there are 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Noelle Abend, a sophomore plant sciences major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: I am working in the lab of Dr. Antje Heese, an associate professor of biochemistry. Question: What is the…

July 26, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Hannah Rice

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there are 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Hannah Rice, a junior biochemistry major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: I am working with Dan Bergstralh, an associate professor of biological sciences, in the Finegan-Bergstralh lab.  Question: What is the…

July 24, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Kameron Hahn

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there are 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Kameron Hahn, a senior biology major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: I am working in the Schulz Lab led by Laura Schulz, an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health,…

July 22, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Kylie McHargue

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there are 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Kylie McHargue, a senior ancient Mediterranean studies and biochemistry double major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: I work in Xiao Heng’s lab. Dr. Heng is an associate professor of biochemistry. Question:…

July 19, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Blake Arciga

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there are 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Blake Arciga, a junior biochemistry major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: My PI is Satyanarayana Rachagani, an associate professor of veterinary medicine and surgery. Question: What is the focus of your…

July 17, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Emily Boyett

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there are 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Emily Boyett, a senior journalism and political science double major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: I’m working with Bryce Reeder, an associate professor of political science in the Truman School of Government…

July 15, 2024

Cherng Summer Scholar Q&A – Mackenna Rodgers

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Students who are accepted into the nine-week program participate in projects that are individually designed, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty member. This year, there are 12 Cherng Summer Scholars. Meet Mackenna Rodgers, a senior biochemistry major. Question: Which faculty member are you working with on your research? Answer: I am currently working with Peter Cornish, an associate professor of biochemistry, along with some assistance with the plant side…

May 10, 2024

Senior Spotlight: Jayden Francois

Jayden Francois was looking for two things in a university – a place where he could conduct research and a spot that would prepare him for a Ph.D. He found both at the University of Missouri. “The biggest thing I knew I was going to need was a place where I could expand on my research interests,” said Francois, who is from Kansas City, Missouri. “I also knew from a young age that I was going to eventually be gunning for a Ph.D. Mizzou seemed like the perfect place for me to participate in research and ready myself for a…

May 9, 2024

Senior Spotlight: Maggie Courtney

Growing up in a family of Tigers, Maggie Courtney spent plenty of time on the University of Missouri campus, attending football games and Homecoming festivities. She also got a closer look at campus through the Missouri Scholars Academy, where she spent three weeks as part of a unique learning community during the summer after her sophomore year of high school. While Courtney had those close ties MU, she wasn’t sure if Mizzou was going to be the right fit when the time came for her to choose where to continue her education. The Stamps Scholarship interview weekend…