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Environmental Studies Student Research Group

About the research group

 
The Environmental Studies Student Research Group is a small but intense research group for undergraduate students interested in the field of environmental studies. Participants take part in one or more research projects over the duration of one or more semesters. Participants develop research proposals and meet regularly to discuss progress, problems and research findings. 

Goals of the research group

The goals of the Environmental Studies Student Research Group are to give students opportunities to: 1) gain valuable research experience in the field and the laboratory, 2) apply theories and techniques learned in the classroom to meaningful research problems, and 3) develop professional and scholarly networks.

Who can join the research group

Undergraduate students interested in environmental studies are eligible (the student does not have to be an Environmental Studies major).  No previous experience is necessary. A limited number of research positions will be available each semester, and the selection criteria for group members will be determined by the faculty member directing the research project.

Expectations of students

  • Register for ETS 400
  • Attend all group meetings
  • Meet regularly with faculty advisor
  • Complete all research
  • Complete all assignments

Proposed outline of activities

  • Complete a research proposal

  • Create a Curriculum Vitae

  • Begin research activities

  • Submit application to Denise M. McGuire Student Research Award

  • SCSU Research Colloquium presentation

  • Complete research activities

How to join the research group

Please contact Dr. Mitch Bender for more information.

Members

Listed are past and present members of the research group. For more information on these members, visit this link: member bios

 

Name Membership Leadership Position  

Todd Anderson

Fall 2006

 

 

Erin Bastyr

Fall 2007-Spring 2009

Co-Leader (2008-2009)

 

Pallav Bhattarai

Fall 2008-present

 

 

Tara Borgerding

Fall 2009-present

Mentor (2009-present)

 

Andrew Dotseth

Fall 2007-Spring 2008

 

 

Kala Fisher

Fall 2007-Spring 2008

 

 

Jake Galzki

Fall 2005-Spring 2007

Leader (2006-2007)

 

Zach Gutknecht

Fall 2008-present

Co-Leader (2009-2010)

 

Ashley Hansen

Fall 2005-Spring 2006

 

 

Dawn Hawkins

Fall 2009-present

 

 

Mike Hayman

Fall 2007-Spring 2009

Co-Leader (2008-2009)

 

Matt Lenz

Fall 2006-Fall 2007

 

 

Kate Maxwell

Fall 2005-Spring 2006

 

 

Dan Nadeau

Fall 2006-present

Leader (2007-2008)

Mentor (2009-present)

Suresh Niraula

Fall 2008-present

Co-Leader (2009-2010)

 

Amit Pradhananga

Fall 2006-Spring 2009

Mentor (2007-2009)

 

Jamison Reginek

Fall 2008-Spring 2009

 

 

Jeff  Reinhart

Fall 2008-Spring 2009

 

 

Brian Sanoski

Spring 2007-Fall 2008

 

 

Nick Schumacher

Fall 2005-Spring 2006

 

 

Sarah Sewell

Spring 2003-Spring 2005

Leader (2003-2005)

 

Joe Stafne

Fall 2007-Spring 2009

 

 

Joe Storlien

Spring 2005-Spring 2008

Leader (2005-2006)

Mentor (2006-2008)

Abbi Wittman

Fall 2004-Spring 2005

 

 

 

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