Research-a-Palooza is an annual student-run event sponsored by the College of Integrative Sciences. Any and all students interested in getting started with scientific research at Wesleyan, including through the CIS Research in Science Summer Program, are encouraged to attend. This year's Research-a-Palooza was held on February 3, 2024 and included both virtual and in-person components.

Research-a-Palooza 2024

12:30-1:30pm PANEL: "Why and How to Get Into Research" and Q&A 

The informational panel will be held virtually on Zoom and broadcast at the Gordon Career Center.

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Learn from a panel of students how to get involved in scientific research at Wesleyan, including funding and the summer programs.

  • Seth Redfield, Director of CIS
  • Jessica Luu ‘24, Chemistry, CIS, Environmental Sciences, McNair Fellow, WesMaSS 
  • Michael Quinteros ‘24, MB&B, Chemistry minor, Molecular Biophysics minor, WesMaSS 
  • Jocelyn Wang ‘24, Computer Science, CIS 

2:00-4:00pm Research Presentations and Networking

The presentatations will be held at the Gordon Career CenterStudents from various NSM departments will also be available to answer your questions about their research and experiences. Staff will be on hand in person and on zoom to answer questions about the summer research programs and application process. 

2:00pm Presentations 

  • Kayla Alexander - Chemistry, McNair Fellow 
  • Jessica Luu - Chemistry, CIS, Environmental Sciences, McNair Fellow, WesMaSS 
  • Elias Mathews - Physics
  • Michael Quinteros - MB&B, Chemistry minor, Molecular Biophysics minor, WesMaSS
  • Nicole Steigerwald - Biology
  • Tai Lon Tan - MB&B

3:00pm Presentations 

  • Owen Dunton - Physics
  • Ben McMahon - Biology, Environmental Science
  • Sofia Rinaldi - Astronomy, CIS, Physics minor
  • Phyllis Schram - Chemistry
  • Mingyu Wang - MB&B, CIS

Please email any questions to scienceresearch@wesleyan.edu.  

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