Category: Student
Summer research on protein structure could help address degenerative diseases
The effects of oxidative stress on protein structure was the summer research of Eva Schaible ’19 of Green Bay, Wisconsin. She collaborated with Professor of Chemistry Colleen Byron. “Numerous processes that produce energy in a human cell involve the transfer of electrons from one protein in the cell to another,” Byron says. “In the oxygenated […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
Summer research gives student wider sample size than any other time of year
Her summer work researching facial expressions will be a step toward her goal for Olivia Heck ’19 of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Heck aspires to be a behavioral psychologist or to work in some area of social psychology. “I have been researching how the effects of gender, race and facial expression influence the perceptions of target faces,” […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
History and classical studies major learns more about fourth-century Christian poet Prudentius
Prudentius, a fourth-century Spanish Christian poet who published his works in Latin was the subject of a summer research project by Mark Krause ’19 of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Krause, a history and self-designed classical studies major, worked alongside Professor of Classical Studies Eddie Lowry. “Once considered a marginal author, Prudentius is now important in the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Internships, Research, Student.
Limited knowledge about Korean War led to summer research project
While sitting in a history class learning about the Vietnam War, McNair Scholar Kim Frisque ’19 got to thinking. The class had been discussing the wars of that era, and Frisque realized how little she knew about the Korean War. She decided to make it the subject of her next research paper. “I decided that […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, McNair, Research, Student.
Student-faculty collaboration addresses ways to protect bluebirds
The safety of bluebird nests against the aggressive house sparrow population has been the summer research project of Mariah Stiemsma ’20 of New Berlin, Wisconsin. She has worked alongside Associate Professor of Biology Memuna Khan. “I think we chose each other,” Khan says. “In both vertebrate zoology and Catalyst (classes), she demonstrated a natural curiosity […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
Students continue to conduct research in Kovack-Lesh’s Infant Cognition Lab
Since 2008, Associate Professor of Psychology Kristine Kovack-Lesh has been conducting research alongside students in her Infant Cognition Lab. Located in the basement of Todd Wehr Hall, the Infant Cognition Lab focuses on the mental development stages of infants and young children. Every year, students interested in psychology get involved by running tests and conducting […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
Three students present at national mathematics conference
Three Ripon College students presented talks at Mathfest, a national mathematics conference held in Chicago in July. Mathfest is the annual conference of the Mathematical Association of America. Ngan Tran ’17 of Pleiku City, Vietnam, presented “An Analysis of Quantitative Methods to Detect Gerrymandering” in one of the Pi Mu Epsilon Math Honors Society sessions. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Research, Student.
Summer research helps Taryn Bosquez ’19 gain valuable research skills
While she was taking the genetics course of Professor of Biology Mark Kainz, Taryn Bosquez ’19 stood out. “I chose her because she was a very engaged and a successful student in my genetics class, and she seemed to be very interested in molecular genetics,” Kainz says. This summer, Kainz selected Bosquez to assist him […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
Nine students, two faculty collaborate on publication about patent
Nine Ripon College students, along with Assistant Professor of Chemistry Patrick Willoughby and Associate Professor of Chemistry Joseph Scanlon, wrote about a pharmaceutical patent in the Oct. 13, 2016, issue of Tetrahedron, a leading scientific journal highlighting experimental research. The students are: Robert N. Enright ’17, Jeffrey L. “JJ” Grinde ’17, Lincoln I. Wurtz ’17, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Faculty, Research, Student.
Associate professors, recently graduated student publish joint paper
A collaborative paper recently was published by McKenzie Lamb, associate professor of mathematical sciences and chair of the department; Andrea Young, associate professor of mathematical sciences; and Mitchell Eithun ’17 of New London, Wisconsin. “Long-Term vs. Short-Term Strategy in the Game of Monopoly” was published in the Spring 2017 issue of UMAP Journal: the Journal […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Student.
Erin Canon ’17 ‘goes for it’ – and wins pageant title
The lights flash on, the music plays, and Erin Canon ’17 glides across the stage in a black evening gown. On Feb. 11, Canon, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, took home the title of Miss West Allis. Now she is preparing for the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Pageant, to be held June 17 in Oshkosh. Prepping for pageants […]
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Grant money received to support student travel in Germany
A total of $12,000 dollars in grant money was awarded for the Bonn Program and support for student travel to and in Germany. The Max Kade Foundation in New York awarded Bonn Program participants travel grants of $1,000 each to nine students participating in the program this spring. Six of the students are Ripon College […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Funding, Student.
Ripon College Commencement speaker Craig Culver urges graduates to ‘make right choices, do right thing’
On a sunny Mother’s Day afternoon, Ripon College celebrated its 151st Commencement and the graduation of the Class of 2017. This year’s theme, Wisconsin Food and Entrepreneurship, honored the state’s commitment to food that contributes to its distinctive food culture and identity. The two honorary degree recipients were Craig Culver, co-founder of the Culver’s restaurant […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Alumni, Faculty, Special Event, Student.
Ripon College experience leaves Jordan Stiede ’17 ‘well-prepared’ for graduate school
One of the main reasons Jordan Stiede ’17 chose to attend a small liberal arts college was to develop personal relationships with his professors in a small-class environment. He certainly found that at Ripon College. “Ripon professors are completely committed to teaching and mentoring their students,” he says. “During a recent interview for the graduate […]
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Next step for Zach Schmidt ’17: graduate studies in sports psychology
After he graduates from Ripon College on Sunday, Zach Schmidt ’17 of Plainfield, Illinois, will be heading to graduate studies in sports psychology at Adler University in Chicago. “I chose Adler because it is school that has a unique opportunity that many other graduate programs do not have yet,” Schmidt says. “I am going for […]
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Flexibility, opportunities have driven Corrie Osborne ’17 toward her goals
Corrie Osborne ’17 of Mequon, Wisconsin, knew she wanted to study law, but she had many possible directions she could have chosen to go. She received several offers and scholarships to attend various schools such as Washington University with a full ride scholarship and a stipend, Vanderbilt and University of Michigan with generous scholarships and […]
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Two student presenters continue 16-year Ripon College presence at national honors conference
“I kind of teared up when I got the email with the acceptance. It was really emotional, and I felt really grateful for the whole Communication department,” says Mra Than ’17, who recently presented at the 43rd annual DePauw University’s National Undergraduate Honors Conference. “It made me realize I made the right decision by coming […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
The world beckons for J.J. Grinde ’17 as he graduates Sunday
J.J. Grinde ’17 of Ripon, Wisconsin, will walk with graduates at Commencement Sunday and deliver the senior class address. After recently completing a tour of Southeast Asia, which included a stint teaching English at a school in Cambodia, he is looking for a future in the far reaches of the world. Starting at the end […]
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Conference presentation offers experience for Nicole Zeman ’17
Nicole Zeman ’17 of Sussex, Wisconsin, a political science major, recently presented at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference at George Washington University. “It was an amazing experience to learn from other students, but also be able to share my knowledge,” Zeman says. “The presentation really reaffirmed what I already knew — Ripon […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.
McDonald twins: seniors with very divergent interests and goals
Whether it’s conducting meetings for German Club or mentoring at the CLC, Allwin and Seth McDonald ’17 from Milbank, South Dakota, embody the liberal arts spirit at Ripon College. Allwin and Seth’s father, Brad McDonald ’88, is a graduate of Ripon College and recently came back to campus to present an alumni talk. In continuing […]
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