Summer 2023 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Recipients

April 1, 2023

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce recipients of the Summer 2023 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. These faculty members have been selected to collaborate with and mentor an undergraduate on a co-designed research experience during the summer.

Kali Abel, Environmental Science: “Last Ascents: climate change and the changing face of mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest” with Charlie DeKlotz
Anita Gooding, Social Work: “Exploring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs in social work education: Successes and Challenges” with TBD
Rebekah Hanson, Performing and Fine Arts: “Chamber Music by Women and BIPOC Composers” with Tyler Lawrence
Molly Matty, Biology: “Effects of complex microbiota on C. elegans sensory integration behavior” with Annika Engebretson
Layla Garrigues and Kala Mayer, Nursing: “Educational Outcomes of Community Academic Partnerships (CAP) in Nursing Education” with Fiona Xu

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