HONORS RESEARCH
Honors College Summer Program Advances Undergraduate Research
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he Honors Summer Research Institute (HSRI), an eight-week program launched in June 2018, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between Albert
Dorman Honors College (ADHC) scholars who are engaged in on-campus research during the summer. Through regular meetings and discussions moderated by ADHC
FOLLOWING ARE SELECTED ABSTRACTS FROM SUMMER 2020 PARTICIPANTS.
faculty and staff, it also introduces them to peer review, fosters presentation and communication skills, and provides instruction in perfecting presentations and writing concisely. This past summer, the HSRI was fully remote, culminating in an online mini-conference. To take part in the institute, scholars undergo a competitive proposal and review
An Exploratory Study into the Effects of Total Sleep Deprivation Using fNIRS Katherine Ji, Class of 2021 (NJMS Accelerated Program) We explored the application of functionalnear infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure changes in the brain caused by sleep deprivation. We demonstrated that sleep deprivation reduced functional connectivity across different regions of the brain and lowered accuracy under a task condition, but not at rest.
process. Participants receive awards from the Dean’s Fund for Student Development, while others are funded by the Provost Summer Research Fellowship. The Honors Summer Research Institute is just one component of an ADHC research pathway that includes granting students course credit for reaching Honors College research milestones, such as filing a patent with a faculty member, crafting a peer-reviewed manuscript that gets accepted for publication, working on an Undergraduate Research and Innovation Phase II team, and, of course, engaging in the institute. Involvement in the Research Experience for Undergraduates program and the McNair Summer Research Institute at NJIT also qualify.
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Analysis of the Accessibility of Health Care Facilities in the Tri-State Area Vrushali Koli, Class of 2020 This research investigated the location of health care facilities relative to mobility access points (e.g., train stations, parking lots, etc.) in the tri-state area. Our work suggests that health care facilities have limited mobility access (mostly parking).
Effects of Age and Surface on Muscle Co-Contractions During Walking Matthew DaSilva, Class of 2021 We investigated the neuromuscular adaptations associated with aging and how they are affected by walking over uneven and even surfaces. Our results suggest that older adults have greater muscle cocontractions at the ankle joint on uneven surfaces, resulting in increased joint stiffness and motor control deficits.
