Undergraduate research is an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. Funding is available for students to engage in research and travel to conferences to present their research. Wartburg College Undergraduate Research (WCUR) provides resources for faculty working with students as well as conference listings and publications that accept student submissions.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Why participate in undergraduate research?
Sami Kopf ’18
This year, a campus climate survey created by Sami Kopf ’18 and Dr. Brian McQueen, associate...
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Caleb Milius ’17
Caleb Milius ’17 was only a second-year biology and biochemistry major when Dr. Matthew Zart, assistant...
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Andrew Tubbs ’16
Andrew Tubbs ’16 found his passion for research as a member of the Wartburg forensics team.“I...
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Madison Mix ’17
With steady hands, Madison Mix ’17 began the delicate process of decapitating the fruit fly on...
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The Effects of Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Supplementation on Murine Cognition
Daily Aspartame Consumption Shows No Effect on Memory Tasks in Lab Mice (Mus musculus)
Availability of Cell Phones and Social Interaction During Face-to-Face Interaction among College Students
Coordination Chemistry and Reactivity of Cobalt Complexes of tapa (tris(6-amino-2-pyridylmethyl)amine)
Work Towards the Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrogen Bond Containing Cryptands & Their Metal Ion Complexes
Separation and Quantification of Sulforaphane From Scarlet Globe and Philadelphia White Box Organic Radish Roots
Expression of a gain-of-function calcium channel gives rise to multiple disruptions of neuroendocrine functions
Male Golden Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) Preference Between Ovariectomized and Ovary-intact Female Golden Hamsters
A Comparison of Songwriting and Music Analysis Interventions in Evoking Change in Mood State in a Single Session with Military Veterans
Detection and Survivability of Escherichia coli in Biofilms
The frequency and characterization of antibiotic resistant staphylococci and MRSA in healthy dogs and cats
The Effects of Exercise on Balance in the Elderly
Mathematical Modeling of the Isle Royale Wolf and Moose Populations Using Vensim® Simulations
Development of a post-traumatic epilepsy paradigm in fruit flies
The Influence of Attractiveness, Disability, and Gender on Helping Behavior
Status of Threatened Microtene Rodents in Northeast Iowa: Correlations Between Habitat Quality and Availability
The Role of Parenting in Sports Performance
Simulation of Effect of an Increased Temperature on a Bottom-up Trophic Cascade in a Freshwater Ecosystem
Cops in the News: Portrayal of Law Enforcement in the News Media
The Effect of FDI Dependence on Environmental Consumption: A Test of Ecological Unequal Exchange Theory
Traumatic brain injury induces substantial mortality of Alzheimer’s disease-model flies and nuclear translocation of actin
RICE DAY
Each April, Wartburg College celebrates student success in research, internships, and creative activities during RICE Day.
RECOGNIZING STUDENT SUCCESS. WORTH IT.