Current Scholars

Tomorrow's Ph.D.'s

Take a look at the names and faces below, their majors, and their research interests, and hopefully you will notice that these student scholars are much like you. With hard work and a dedication to serious research, any Blugold could have a chance to take part in this life-changing program.

Savanna Bonlender

Major: Biology
Hometown: West Bend, Wisconsin
Graduation Date: May 2022
Mentor: Dr. Tali Lee, Biology
Research project: Do Atropine and Diphenhydramine, Two Anticholinergic Drugs, Interact to Effect the Daphnia magna Heart Rate?

Celia Dickey

Major: ACS Biochemistry
Hometown: West St. Paul, Minnesota
Graduation Date: May 2022
Mentor: Dr. Brad Carter, Biology
Research project: Gene-Environment Interactions Affecting Methylmercury Toxicity in Development of Zebrafish

Cliff Hayes

Major: Criminal Justice, Pre-Law
Hometown: Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Graduation Date: May 2022
Mentor: Dr. Jason Spraitz, Criminal Justice
Research project: Forged in Fire: Rehabilitation on the Fire Line - A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Various Aspects of Carceral Firefighting Programs

Harry Mateski

Major: Comprehensive Political Science, Legal Studies Emphasis
Hometown: Thorp, Wisconsin
Graduation Date: May 2022
Mentor: Dr. Eric Kasper, Political Science
Research project: Are Window Display Bans in Public University Residence Halls Unconstitutional?

Jaden Mikoulinskii

Major: Sociology
Hometown: Neenah, Wisconsin
Graduation Date: May 2022
Mentor: Dr. Jeff Erger, Sociology
Research project: The First-Generation Student Experience in the UW-System: A Case Study

Andrea Peterson

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Graduation Date: May 2022
Mentor: Dr. Jamie Tester, Social Work
Research project: How Do Diverse College Experiences Affect the Mental Health and Academic Performance of College Students?