Discussion Series 2: Cross-Cultural Research

The OSR’s Amy Chen will be presenting on cross-cultural research as part of her discussion series on Thursday, March 4th at 3:00 PM CST.  This presentation will go over four papers that examine the difficulties of research between cultures and the implications for future research in this area. This second installment of the discussion series will further discuss research methodology across different fields and how to improve the methodology used to include certain voices and experiences in research.

Please join us via Zoom: https://roosevelt.zoom.us/j/91749528624

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium (CAURS)

The OSR wants to make all undergraduate students aware of the upcoming deadline to submit oral or poster presentations for The Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium (CAURS). This is one of the largest annual undergraduate research conferences in the country, which brings together  undergraduate students in the Chicagoland area from all academic disciplines to present their research. The symposium will be virtual and the deadline to submit an abstract is Friday, February 26th.

Even if you are not interested in presenting, we encourage students to register to attend this event, as this is a great opportunity to view and experience the impressive breadth and depth of research being conducted by their peers in various disciplines.  Attendees also have the opportunity to network with other undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and representatives from industry and graduate and professional schools.

CAURS is also looking for graduate students and faculty to serve as judges for the event. Registration closes on February 26th, and details can be found at https://www.caurs.com/closed-registration.

Spring 2021: Events & Deadlines

Happy New Year to all!

The OSR is looking forward to working with you and assisting you in any way we can this semester! Please read below for a list of scheduled upcoming events and deadlines brought to you by the OSR:

  • Workshops and presentations start Friday, January 22, 2021: Please join us for workshops and presentations developed by the OSR team! Some of the topics include research and scholarship basics, graduate school application prep, proposal writing, and identifying funding opportunities. The OSR team will also be providing daily drop-in sessions via Zoom in which you can connect with members of our team to discuss any research ideas, ask any questions, or just seek advice on your research goals. Make sure to visit our site frequently to stay up-to-date on the dates and times for future presentations! The schedule for the first few presentations/workshops are as follows:
      • Friday, January 22nd @ 12:00 pm — Introduction to the OSR
      • Friday, January 29th @ 1:00 pm — Writing Proposal Workshop #1
      • Tuesday, February 2nd @ 12:00 pm — Reaching Out to Professors Workshop
      • Friday, February 12th @ 2:00 pm — Different Forms of Research Methodology Workshop
      • Thursday, February 18th @ 3:00 pm — Discussion Series 1: Scientific Ignorance
      • Thursday, March 4th @ 3:00 pm — Discussion Series 2: Cross-Cultural Research
  • Our first podcast episode drops Wednesday, February 10, 2021: The OSR’s new podcast will be dropping its first episode on 2/10! Register here to receive link & updates; registration is open until the end of the program.
  • Apply for a Research & Scholarship Fellow Award by Saturday, February 20, 2021: The deadline to apply to the Roosevelt Research and Scholarship Fellow Awards is 2/20! There are two types of fellow awards that you can apply to based on your undergraduate or graduate status:
    • Exploratory Research and Scholarship Fellowships (up to $1,000): Available to all RU students, especially first- and second-year undergraduate students, to begin research and creative scholarship early in their studies
    • Advanced Research and Scholarship Fellowships (up to $1,500): Available to all Roosevelt University students, especially third- and fourth-year undergraduate students and recent transfer students, to conduct advanced research and complete creative scholarship. Several fellowships are reserved for graduate students who wish to conduct research early in their studies.
  • Submit your work to the Spr’ 21 Roosevelt Student Research & Creative Scholarship Symposium Monday, April 5, 2021: Deadline for submitting your work to the Spring 2021 Roosevelt Student Research Symposium (RSRS) will take place April 19th – April 23rd. If you are a student who is planning on presenting your research, please note that the deadline to submit your projects is on April 5th. 

Angelina Anderson, Biology (BA) – How Phenology is Affected By Weather Patterns

This research project examines how climate change may affect the phenology of native and non-native plants along phylogenetic lines. The purpose of this project is to determine whether changing phenology, specifically the day of flowering in the midwest region, being consistent along phylogenetic lines can be used to determine if climate change is occurring. This analysis was conducted by looking at online records from inaturalist and herbarium records to find past information regarding native and non-native plant flowering, as well as utilizing NOAA to determine weather trends that may have a correlation to the day of flowering. Through observational and statistical analysis, I identify a correlation between day of flowering trends and weather patterns in the midwest region. The aims of this project are to determine whether day of flowering trends are changing due to changes in weather and if so if these changes are consistent across phylogenetic lines. This project may help to answer whether or not there is any correlation between weather changes in recent years and flowering patterns, as well as possibly helping to explain why native or non-native plants are more successful in the face of these weather patterns.

McNair Session 3: Social Science & STEM presentations 1:30-4:00 pm

Yolanda Flowers, Moderator
• Giselle Garcia (Higher Education) Title: Impacts of Remote Learning due to Covid-19 on College Students – Mentor Dr. Tom Philion
• Jessica Villarreal (Biology) Title: Impact of Habitat Fragmentation on Animal Dispersed Trees in an African Biodiversity Hotspot – Mentor Dr. Norbert Cordeiro
• Jonathan Julion (Philosophy) Title: Does Technology Control Us or Do We Control Technology? – Mentor Dr. Svetozar Minkov
• Stacey Garcia Flores (Criminal Justice) Title: Identifying what Socio-Economic Factors Affect Post-Secondary Attainability for First Generation Immigrants – Mentor Dr. LaVonne Downey
• Troy Gaston (Political Science) Title: Carceral Power Infinite Reach – Mentor Dr. Laura Nussbaum Barberena
• Victoria Lopez (Chemistry) Title: Therapeutic Applications of Bicyclic Aromatic Derivatives-A Literature Review Synopsis – Mentor Dr. Oluseye Onajole
Register to receive zoom link

McNair Session 1: Psychology Presentations, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Moderated by Alondra Marquez-Gonzalez
• Amiracle Williams-Anderson (Psychology) Title: Media and Family Influence on Body Image Dissatisfaction in College Women – Mentor Dr. Jill Coleman
• Jesus Ruan (Psychology) Title: Identity Distress and College Adjustment in Freshman Students – Mentor Dr. Mathew Skinta
• Paige Pannozzo (Psychology) Title: Measuring Mindfulness in the Roosevelt Intensive Science Experience: A Follow-Up – Mentor Dr. Catherine Campbell
• Shelby Warren (Psychology) Title: The Examination between Sleep and Depression, Executive Functioning, and Personality – Mentor Dr. Jessica Paxton
• Vanessa Ayala (Psychology) Title: Addressing the Issue of Mental Health in Treatment for Cancer Patients – Mentor Dr. Elijah Ricks
• Yasmin Montenegro (Psychology) Title: STEM Learning in Informal Settings – Mentor Dr. Mia Marcus
Register to receive zoom link

Recorded Presentations for Research & Inquiry Week 2020

Presentations will be available beginning 5:00 pm, 9/21/2020

Research in the Humanities
Dr. Regina Buccola,  Chair of the Humanities and Director of Languages & Literature

 

Human Subjects Research 101
Dr. Cara Brock, Chair of the Roosevelt Institutional Review Board