Hello! My name is Angel Mary Joseph, and I am a junior in the Dietrich School of Arts and Science, majoring in Film and Media Studies with concentrations in Psychology and Business Studies. I am an international student from Kerala, India, and I grew up on Indian cinema, with a special interest in Bollywood, and…
Category: Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship
CURF Introduction: The Mysterious Truncated Octahedron
Hello, neighbor! My name is Lark Song and I am a Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellow. As I start my senior year this spring, I am working towards my undergraduate thesis under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Hales in the Mathematics Department. In my spare time, I enjoy the serenity that comes from reading and writing…
CURF Introduction: Degrading BPA Through Bio-Inspired Methods
Hi everyone! My name is Sophie Bazydola, and I’m a junior in the Honors College. I am studying chemistry with a bioscience focus and pursing a certificate in sustainability. In my free time, I like to bake, cook, crochet, and play video games. I also like to read when I’m not drained from reading for…
CURF #1: Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Anuj Peri, and I am a freshman here at the University of Pittsburgh and the Frederick Honors College. I am pursuing a double major in molecular biology & sociology, a minor in chemistry, and a certificate in conceptual foundations of medicine. A fun fact about me is that I am…
CURF Introduction: Particle collisions at the High-Luminosity LHC
Hello everyone! I am Santiago Cané, a junior student here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am pursuing a BS in Physics, following the graduate school preparation track. To tell a little about myself, one of my passions in life is playing soccer. As an Argentine, I have practiced the sport all my life, and…
An Eventful Semester: Takeaways on Balancing School & Research
Conducting research is extremely challenging and requires lots of balance and forethought. I would say that my understanding of the process definitely changed during the semester. I was able to get better at probing further if my results did not make sense. I also learned how to organize my investigation in a manner that makes…
Math In The World & Why It Matters
Hi everyone! My name is Aashrit Cunchala. I am a double major in applied mathematics and data science looking to also minor in computer science and applied statistics expected to graduate in the spring of 2025. I’m in the Frederick Honors College and am currently considering an honors thesis in applied mathematics, specifically mathematical modeling….
ABCD is not quite as easy as ABC
I expected to face roadblocks and challenges when I signed up to be involved with research, but it doesn’t make them any less sensitive when you are faced with them. The primary project I intended to work on this semester has been stymied for the past few months. I have been analyzing data related to…
My CURF: “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”
As someone who has just completed their fifth semester of undergraduate research, I think it goes without saying that the experience is invaluable for gaining a stronger grasp of and learning how to push the frontiers of knowledge in your research field. Not only does this give you a leg up on the competition when…
CURF 3 – The Project Will Continue
Hello everyone! As CURF comes to an end, I wanted to send a message of appreciation to the college for assisting with research. In this post, I will talk about how my understanding of research changed throughout the semester and what resources I used. I will also be addressing what occurred in my research and…