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Sandra K. Shumaker
Director of the Gerald and Carol Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401-4999
309-341-7387
309-341-7166 (fax)
E-mail: skshumaker@knox.edu
Hatim Mustaly '13
Neuroscience major and economics minor
Hatim is researching marine peanut worms (Sipuncula), which are shown to regenerate their anterior end after amputation as well as after
damage in their normal environment. Because of the simplicity of the body plan of these worms, he anticipates that they will be good models for studying the process of nerve regeneration. The goal is to work out a protocol to follow the regenerating nerve using a fluorescent dye. Hatim's research is funded by the Richter Scholarship, and he continues his work through his senior Honors project. Read more
Our Honors Program helps outstanding seniors devote a substantial part of their final year in full-scale independent research, scholarship, or creative work under the guidance of an interdisciplinary faculty committee. You'll defend your projects or have them critiqued before a qualified outside examiner, modeling the dissertation defense model of many grad programs. Often, Honors projects can jump start you into a meaningful career or top-notch grad program.
Each year, juniors with strong academic records are nominated by faculty to apply for the Ford Fellowship program. Approximately 10 students are selected by a committee of three faculty and the director of the Gerald and Carol Vovis Center for Research and Advanced Study. As a Ford Fellow, you'll participate in a weekly seminar covering topics related to successfully attaining an advanced degree and preparing for a career in academia. In addition, Ford Fellows receive a sizeable stipend to pursue an independent research, scholarly, or creative project -- usually over the course of the summer before your senior year. Many Ford Fellows continue their work through the Honors program during their senior year.
Since 1995, the Richter Memorial Trusts have provided more than $1.25 million to support students pursuing projects that foster independence of thought and expression beyond the classic classroom setting. Funds have supported student travel to other countries, research internships, and the purchase of materials, supplies, or equipment to pursue your ambitious independent projects. And, any student in any discipline is eligible to apply for funds from the Richter program. A portion of Richter funds is allocated to support our Honors and Ford Fellowship programs.
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, numerous endowed funds are awarded to students both to conduct work and in recognition of work accomplished. View a full list of available funds and awards.
Many opportunities await you after graduation. Students have taken advantage of Fulbrights, Javits, NSF Graduate Fellowships, and many other grants and fellowships to advance their education and careers. Check out our graduate fellowships.
| If you don't find the opportunity you are looking for through the links above, please contact Sandra Shumaker to discuss your interests. |
