April 15, 2016

Rebecca Kitchmire (Advisor: M. Wheatley), Danika Meldrum (Advisor: M. Wheatley), Shubhra Rastogi (Advisor: K. Spiller), and Bhavani Singh (Advisor: K. Spiller), were selected as 2016 BIOMED STAR (Students Tackling Advanced Research) Scholars. The STAR Scholars Program allows first-year students to participate in faculty-mentored research, scholarship, or creative work during the summer after their freshman year. STAR Scholars work full-time during the summer term while living on campus and earning a $3,500 stipend. The STAR Scholars Program provides an opportunity for students to get to know faculty, explore a major area of research, and gain practical skills and valuable research experience.