Undergraduate Research Symposium presenters extend thanks to their research mentors and others who have supported them through the research process.
We would like to express gratitude to Dr. Prochaska, Dr. Worcester, and Audrey Steely for working directly with us last summer and aiding us in the continuation of this research for this poster. It’s been an incredible opportunity to dive into this data set and we are so grateful for all your help throughout the process! -- Gloria Adeola, Noah Vetter
I would like to thank Professor Steven Sibener as principal investigator of my lab group for advising me in my research and encouraging me to always think of the next question. Additionally, I would like to thank graduate students Blake Hance and Yue Ma. Blake has patiently answered my questions on theory, and helped me get the supplies I need, and both have proofread my research submissions and helped me any time I needed advice in the wet lab. Finally, I want to acknowledge the whole Sibener Group for their supportive community and advice throughout my time as an undergraduate. -- Genevieve Ansay
Endless thanks to Professor Poast and my preceptor, Max Blaisdell. Without their guidance and expertise, this research would not have been possible. -- Silvia Aydinyan
We would like to thank our research mentor Professor Rich Kron for his continued support and mentorship, along with Andrea Twiss-Brooks, Kristine Palmieri, and Lauren Boegen for their encouragement and assistance throughout the work of this project. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Sandy Schloen for her collaboration and guidance in the interdisciplinary ambition of this work. -- Daniel Babnigg, Nicole Millan Ortiz, Harper Learmonth
Simply put, we would not be in this position if it were not for Dr. Hibino and our lab manager Amatullah Mir. On behalf of Rico and I, thank you for the opportunity to conduct research in this exciting new field. We are beyond grateful and are excited to continue our research ever further. -- Nico Barr, Rico Lau
I would like to thank the CCRF for monetarily supporting my research through the Straetz International Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. I would also like to thank the team at the University of Vienna who welcomed me as a visiting researcher last summer, along with my mentors here in the Early Social Thinkers Lab and at the University of Chicago more generally. This experience would not have been possible without support from each and every one of you! -- Sophie Barth
Thank you to Ken for serving as an incredible mentor over the last two years of my research career. You changed how I see technology and opened the door to incredible opportunities and a community of researchers, designers, and creators that I couldn’t have imagined before. You changed how I imagine the future, and let me be a part of it. -- Ramarko Bhattacharya
Thank you to Dr. David Mazziotti and Irma Avdic and everyone else in who has given me this amazing opportunity and helped me throughout this research. -- Pavlik Braverman
I wanted to share a brief statement to honor my summer research mentor Hema Kopalle. She always encourages me to test my knowledge, try new things, and never apologize for failure, as failure is a learning experience. Her patient and passionate devotion to science inspires everyone she meets and promotes an environment of curiosity and discovery, inside and outside the lab. Hema’s mentorship has improved my research skills and prepared me for future research experiences. Her mentorship also aided my individual growth personally, academically, and professionally. I am truly grateful for the time, effort, and unwavering support, Hema has granted me. Because of these reasons, I am honored to present our data at the University of Chicago Undergraduate Research Symposium. -- Valerie Champagne
I would like to express my gratitude to Eric, who has offered me immense support and advice, allowing me to grow tremendously as a scientist. I would also like to thank Dr Greg Engel for his unwavering support throughout my research in the Engel Lab. -- Felice Chan
I would like to thank my PI Dr. Akram Bakkour for his immense help, guidance, and mentorship at every stage of this project from its inception to conclusion. I would also like to thank the members of the Bakkour Memory and Decision Lab for their encouragement, support, and advice, which have been instrumental in shaping the direction of my research and refining my ideas. -- Nicholas Chiang
A kind thank you to Xiwen Jia and Professor Jack Szostak for all that they have taught me and the mentorship and opportunities they have given me. -- Arthur Costa
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Stacy Tessler Lindau, Victoria Winslow, and the Lindau Lab. Their guidance, encouragement, and expertise have enriched my research experience and passion for making healthcare more accessible. Understanding the needs of our patient population and caregivers is vital to any medical community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this aspect of community health. -- Fareen Dhuka
We would like to thank our research mentor Professor Rich Kron for his continued support and mentorship, along with Andrea Twiss-Brooks, Kristine Palimeri, and Lauren Boegen for their encouragement and assistance in this project, and throughout all of our work. -- Ha Do, Isaiah Escapa, Rachel Kovach-Fuentes
Special thanks to Professor Andy Dahl, for his mentorship and grace while I had my initial growing pains moving from an entirely wet lab to dry lab setting. -- Ophelia Dominguez
I’ve been honored to work under the expertise and guidance of Dr. Narutoshi Hibino for the past 2 years. My experience at the Hibino Lab has enhanced my passion for innovative medical research. I look forward to seeing how Dr. Hibino will continue to transform the future of cardiac patient care! -- Raquel dos Santos
Dr. Patnaik has been incredibly supportive as a mentor. He has provided me with many opportunities to grow greatly in my skills as a research scientist and work independently on impactful projects that could lead to new treatments for patients with prostate cancer. I am excited to continue to work under Dr. Patnaik’s mentorship! -- Sabina DSouza
I would like to thank Dr. Brandon Faubert and Dr. Massar Alsamraae for their ongoing mentorship, guidance, and patience. Their help planning and executing of this project has been invaluable, not only in a scientific sense, but also regarding general organization, research planning, and professionalism. I am very grateful to have them as mentors, and I am sure the skills they have instilled will continue to benefit me in the future. -- Aaron Dyas
Thank you so much to Dr. Roberson, Mayra, Olivia, and the Roberson Lab! I am deeply grateful for all the guidance and support they have provided me throughout my research project and for being one of the best parts of my summer. -- Zeran Fei
I would like to thank my research advisor Jonathan Levy, as well as Amy Dru Stanley, Sarah Johnson, and Joe Yalowitz for their continued feedback and support. -- Noah Glasgow
I would like to thank my graduate student mentor, Jadyn Park, and my PI, Dr. Leong, for their continued help and support on past and current projects. Their guidance has helped me grow so much as a researcher, and I hope to learn and experience more with them in the future. Thank you so much for this opportunity! -- Kruthi Gollapudi
I would like to thank my amazing mentor, Ada Weinstock, for her continued encouragement and belief in me and my passion for biology! This fertility investigation is spearheaded by the fantastic Rotem Kalev-Altman, whose rigorous nature I hope to emulate in my future scientific career. I am so lucky to be a part of such a supportive group of people as I have found in the Weinstock Lab, and I am eternally grateful to be included in their groundbreaking research in the field of metabolic inflammation. Love you guys! -- Riley Hamilton
Immense gratitude to Professor Yanjing Li! Your mentorship and leadership have inspired tremendous growth over the past year! -- Zack Hassman, Billion Sun
I cannot imagine my time at UChicago without research. Thank you so much to everyone at the MAPS Lab for your help with this thesis project! Thank you especially to Dr. Erickson for your patience, guidance, and support over the past two years. -- Phoebe Holz
I’d like to give a big thanks to my mentor Colin Sheehan for going above and beyond in fostering my growth as a researcher. He’s been instrumental in helping me develop a strong intuition of both the content of my research, and more importantly of determining the right questions to ask. Dr. Muir has also been a great PI and has been super approachable with my questions throughout the research process. Almost always he’ll know of some novel technique or past literature that could inspire future inquiry into these questions. Finally, everyone in the lab has been instrumental in creating a quality research experience. The culture has emphasized helping each other out both in fleshing out ideas and with developing and troubleshooting assays, and I’ve benefitted immensely from this supportive culture. -- Lyndon Hu
Thank you to Dr. Rituparno Mandal and Prof. Vincenzo Vitelli for this incredible research experience! I have learned a tremendous amount from you and from the Vitelli group, and it has been the most formative and enjoyable experience of my undergraduate career. -- Rosalind Huang
Professor Rowan and Mike Liu - thank you guys so much for giving me the opportunity to do such exciting research! -- Kenny Huang
I want to thank Dr. Chin-Tu Chen for his invaluable mentorship. Dr. Chen has given me the opportunity to work on lab projects that hold personal meaning to me while supporting me in life as a growing collegiate student. From major setbacks to leaps of progress, Dr. Chen has been there each step of the way encouraging and backing me in whatever aspects I require. Dr. Chen, thank you for your mentorship and friendship; I am forever indebted and thankful for the opportunities and support you have given me in and out of the lab. I want to thank Dr. Hannah Zhang for her patience from teaching me how to pipette to guiding me in developing research projects and everything in between. Dr. Zhang has been by my side since I first stepped foot in a lab. She has guided my hands into the scientist I am today and I am extremely grateful for her teaching and investment in my development. Thank you for standing by me and supporting me. -- Tristan Ide
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my research mentor Professor Christine Mehring, who has been infinitely generous with her time and expertise. Without her guidance, this project would not have been possible. I am also eternally grateful to Professor Claudia Brittenham, who has shared endless knowledge and care throughout my academic journey. It has been an absolute honor to work with you both. -- Natalie Jenkins
Professor Ken Nakagaki has been an amazing research mentor throughout the entire research process! -- Matthew Jeung
I extend a special thanks to Professor Eric Richert, my advisor. He has heard me say this multiple times now, but he has made me redefine my standard of diligence in one’s work. His thorough and quick responses to my lengthy emails and generosity with his time not only narrowed my original idea for my thesis but also guided how I approached thinking about the underlying causal mechanisms actually at play. For my first time conducting research of such depth, he was a perfect mentor. My interest in pursuing research long-term has been strengthened because of him, and I appreciate the impact which he has left on my last year at UChicago. -- Akshay Joglekar
Thank you to Dr. Peggy Mason, our fearless advisor and non-nonsense mentor. -- Sophie Klopfenstein
I’m grateful to my mentor, Grga Bašić, for guiding me through the longest and most arduous research project I’ve ever done, encouraging me through the difficult parts, and engaging in long, theoretical conversations about the strip mall as an architectural and cultural institution. I’m also grateful to my preceptor, Dr John McCallum III, for his wisdom in pursuing academic research and honest yet kind feedback. -- Cooper Komatsu
I would like to thank my PI, Dr. Kristen Schilt, and PhD candidate So Yoon Lee who helped me with my research. -- Naomi Koo
Thank you Dr. Clemens for all your guidance and care! -- Emma Kugelmass
Many thanks to my research mentor, Dr. Jordan Bimm. I’ve truly appreciated the care, insight, and enthusiasm that you have brought to this project. It has been an incredible joy and honor to tackle complex questions with you this year! -- Nathalie Lai
I would like to thank my PI, Marsha Rosner for all of her guidance and generosity throughout this project! I would also like to thank my mentor, Wenchao Liu for providing constant support, feedback, and teaching me valuable research skills. Lastly, thank you to all the members of the Rosner lab for guidance and support, and most importantly for contributing to an incredibly collaborative and welcoming lab environment. -- Karen Lee
Working with Professor Carver has been immensely helpful as I learn to navigate the world of academic research. I’m thankful for his insightful guidance on my project and support in learning the skills necessary to conduct high-quality research. -- Noam Levinsky
To my PI Dr. Marsha Rosner, postdoctoral mentor Dr. Long Nguyen, and to everyone in the Rosner Lab, I’m incredibly grateful for the support, mentorship, and kindness shown to me throughout my research experience. Completing this thesis research has reinforced how to precisely characterize experimental results, identify the strengths and limitations of lab techniques, and communicate science through engaging and compelling presentations. This experience has defined and invaluably enhanced my undergraduate career, thank you so much! -- Thomas Li
My research mentor, Professor Junchen Jiang, has contributed significantly in guiding me through the research process. I joined the lab as a first year undergraduate who only finished CS intro classes and had no knowledge on networks. Through one year and a half, I am able to conduct individual research and have already published many papers at top conferences and workshops throughout consistent guidance from Junchen and PhD students in the lab. -- Hanchen Li
Dr. Kron and Amy Flor have been dedicated to helping me expand my thesis work for the past year, and I am incredibly grateful for their mentorship. -- Isabelle Lomeli
My mentors are amazing. They are incredibly encouraging of independent, undergraduate research and they have made my research experience at the University of Chicago quite fulfilling. As an undergraduate, having my own project that I designed has been a gift. Even as a part of a larger project, and with plenty of help along the way, it’s still my own work, my own contribution to the body of knowledge. Additionally, my mentors enabling the Pursuit of Knowledge has been a joy. It’s created a wonderful learning environment that only encourages exploration, not stymies it. So thank you, Dr. Mike Coates, for your help and guidance. And thank you, Vish Venkataraman, for letting me tag along in the lateral line project and for teaching me so many research techniques. -- Marco Lopez G
Special thanks to my research mentors Professor Erin Adams and Professor Benoit Roux for their continued guidance and support. I plan on holding on to everything they have taught me until the end of time. -- Sophia Madejski
I am grateful for all of the support and mentorship I’ve received from Asha Hassan, Alison Ojanen-Goldsmith, and Dr. Christy Boraas! -- Madeline Mahoney
I would like to thank my mentor Leo for making this possible and for having me in the lab. This was an amazing opportunity, and I’m very grateful. I would like to thank Tian Zhong for also mentoring me along the way. -- Sofia Mansilla
I would like to thank Professor Powell and her tremendous support towards making me a better astrophysicist and researcher. I am honored to help work on her incredible exoplanet theory research. She has allowed me to flourish and live my dream of contributing to science in a meaningful way. I am deeply grateful for her dedication and the invaluable lessons she has imparted on me as an acclaimed astrophysics researcher which have helped shape my personal and professional goals. -- Mason McCormack
I would like to thank my mentor, Dr. Victoria Prince, for her guidance, not only in the project which I will be presenting at this symposium, but also over the last three years of research and academic growth. From the very beginning of my time in the lab, Dr. Prince has always taken time to share her expertise and experience with me, whether by teaching me different laboratory techniques, discussing my projects and sharing her advice, or providing detailed feedback on applications, presentations, and my undergraduate thesis. Her mentorship has deeply enriched my scientific skills and understanding and has had an enormous positive impact on my development as a researcher. -- Noel McGrory
Thank you to everyone who helped me with my project!! :) -- Lizzie Mickiewicz
I wanted to thank my mentor F. Joseph Heremans. Since I joined the lab in the summer of 2023, Joe has been incredibly supportive in my efforts to get the hang of experimental work and navigate Argonne and research in general. As I have evolved in my interests, Joe has stood by my side and encouraged me to explore what passions me. I would not be as confident or steadfast in my interest to pursue greater research had it not been for Joe. -- Matteo Moessner
I would like to give my sincerest thank to Dr. Mark Bradley for giving me the opportunity on a truly captivating and meaningful project. Through his mentorship, I have not only become more adept at qualitative research methods, but have also furthered my passion for history and international development. From discussing my research interests at UChicago Hong Kong before the RA-ship to helping me make big internship decisions in spite of traveling, Prof. Bradley has provided me with some of the most important pieces of advice. This while offering me the freedom and leniency to broaden my research horizons. I am truly grateful for the guidance I have gained over this past year, and immensely lucky that both he and CCRF made the Quad Faculty Grant available to me. Thank you so much! -- Aabir Mukherjee
Thank you very much to my graduate student mentor, Uri Zvi, and my PI, Prof. Peter Maurer, for both of your continuous guidance, teachings, and support! -- Shivam Mundhra
Thank you so much to my mentors Dr. Kris Palmieri and Professor Rich Kron for supporting my rather outlandish ideas and encouraging me to see myself and my work in a new way. -- Nikita Munsif
I would like to thank my mentor, Dr. James LaBelle, for his insight, support, and guidance throughout the past two years of my undergraduate research career and through the course of my thesis project. Not only would this project not be possible without his assistance, but I would not be on the career path I am today, with a deep passion for research and a strong scientific skillset. Under James’ guidance, I have extensively developed my technical ability, understanding of the scientific method, and ability to ask real questions, beyond what I once thought possible. Thank you to the members of the LaBelle Lab. I have been incredibly fortunate to experience such a welcoming, supportive research environment as an undergraduate, and the environment you all create is a major reason in my decision to pursue research in the future. Specifically, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Nada Aboellela for her continuous insight and advice. Thank you for teaching me all there is to know about cell culture and flow cytometry, and thank you for pushing me to ask better questions. -- Ryan Park
I want to thank Dr. Daniel Israel, Dr. Filipe Pereira, and the staff of the Computational Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory for their mentorship and collaboration on the research I conducted during my time in the Computational Physics Summer Workshop. Through the program, they provided me the opportunity to apply cutting-edge simulation and rigorous analytic work to study relevant problems in contemporary physics at one of the most esteemed institutions for scientific innovation. -- Christopher Pezanosky
I’m incredibly thankful to Prof. Scott Snyder, Julia Noel, and the Snyder Lab for being such helpful and wonderful research mentors over the past two years. I have learned so much during my time in the group, from running a column to designing synthetic routes to formatting research slides, and felt supported as I move on to the next chapter after graduation. Thank you so much! -- Rachel Quan
Dr. Pouneh Shabani-Jadidi was an invaluable help as I worked on this project. Her patient support, immense experience with translation, and willingness to help were always greatly appreciated. I’m honored to have been given the opportunity to work with her on this project thus far, and I look forward to see where it will go next! -- Francesco Rahe
I would like to thank Dr. Estime for his immense support and guidance during this project. His guidance on the data collected as part of the project and helpful feedback throughout each stage of the process has helped me not only learn more about the project and work to formulate conclusions based on this preemptive data but also sparked my interest in working on this project further to help conduct further analyses and iterations regarding the topic which hope to shed light on the role community service plays in the future outcomes of medical residents and fellows as they embark on their careers. I think also, as a future physician, this project has been very instrumental for my own development as I have appreciated thinking on a more large-scale process on improving healthcare access by providing future doctors the resources to truly make an impact where it matters most. -- Niya Rana
I’d like to give a special thanks to Dr. Narutoshi Hibino for his continued support and mentorship. None of this would be possible without him! -- Emmett Reid, Spencer Brown, Amer Dzankovic
Thank you to Dr. Cara Brook and the entire Brook Lab for welcoming me and guiding me throughout this process. I am so glad my first research experience was with Dr. Brook and the Brook Lab. I would also like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Emily Cornelius Ruhs, who was the best mentor one could ask for when starting research; from teaching me how to run a PCR to long chats over DNA extraction, Dr. Cornelius Ruhs made this experience stress-free and enjoyable! Finally, thank you to the Quad Scholar program for providing the funding for my contributions to this project. -- Anna Riccardi
A huge thank you to Dr. Andrea Piunti, for guiding me and shaping my path through chromatin biology; it has been an honor to be a student in his lab. Special thanks also to Mohan Chennakesavalu and Adam Handen, excellent bioinformaticians and mentors, who taught me nearly everything I know, and without whom I would not be the computationally capable scientist I am today. -- Cailey Riggs
Thank you to Dr. Yamini, Riley Driscoll, and Mahalia Dalmage for all the time, advice, and encouragement they have given me to help me succeed in research and beyond. -- Jacob (Koby) Rosen
I would like to thank Dr. Stavros Lomvardas and Natalie McArthur for providing me the opportunity to do research in their lab and to learn more about the field of structural biology. I had an excellent time helping them last summer at Columbia and their support was amazing! -- Xavier Rousseau
Thank you to Professor Jerison and Vincent for working with me on this project and Ken for doing plasma bonding with me many, many times. -- Ishaan Roy
I would like to thank the Rosner Lab, especially Dr. Long Chi Nguyen (my mentor) and Professor Marsha Rosner (my PI), for their exceptional support throughout this project. -- Kent Schechter
I am grateful for my experience working in Patnaik Lab and immersing myself in translational research, especially as an aspiring MD-PhD and Physician-Scientist. I take great inspiration from Dr. Patnaik’s role as my mentor and a Physician-Scientist himself. I am immensely grateful for the support he has given me! -- Maryam Shariff
Since my first month at the College, Dr. Narutoshi Hibino has played a pivotal role in shaping my passions and career aspirations. Without his generosity and support, I would not be the researcher I am today. I am incredibly grateful to be part of the Hibino Lab. -- Zyva Sheikh
I’m incredibly grateful to my lab for guiding me through the challenges of this project and showing me how to approach roadblocks with a critical mindset. Thanks especially to Olivia Lutz and Ruth Anne Eatock for your unwavering support. Your patience, adaptability, and focused attention have been instrumental in my academic growth. -- Dana Silvian
Endless thanks to Dr. Diana Velluto, my research mentor. All the methods, results, and work reported were under her direction and mentorship. Thank you for allowing me to work under you and assist in your incredible work. -- Natalia Solano
Professor Kevin Davey was a fantastic mentor through my first ever research experience. He gave me the tools I needed to work with the technical material, while also being a good role model for methodical thinking and purposeful writing. It was fun to work through these hard problems and I encourage other students interested in philosophical logic to reach out to Kevin. -- David Spitz
I want to thank my research mentor, Ania Aizman, for her endless encouragement and patience as I worked on this project. I could not have done it without her, and will be forever grateful for her guidance! -- Sonia Stadler
I would like to thank Grant Hill for his continued support and mentorship as I pursue research, and Prof. Chong Liu for the guidance I have received. -- Raphael Stone
I would like to thank my mentors, Professor Michael Maire and PhD student Xiao Zhang, for their support! They provided unique insights and constructive criticisms of my research, which broadened my understanding of Computer Vision. I wholeheartedly appreciate their support and time. -- Yiming Su
Professor Emily Kern has been a wonderful research mentor in encouraging me to think deeply about questions in both primary and secondary historical research. I’m so grateful to Emily for all her help and encouragement on this project! -- Elena Tiedens
We would like to sincerely thank Dr. Elbert Huang for his mentorship and guidance. -- Andy Travis, Mudmee Sereeyothin
I’m immensely grateful for the support of my research mentor, Professor Emily Talen, who made this project possible from the very beginning. I’m beyond excited to continue the project with her in the hopes of co-authoring strategic recommendations that will make a real-world impact on Chicago. Researching zoning strategies and urban development from one of the leading urban scholars is something beyond what I ever imagined would characterize my undergraduate experience. -- Davis Turner
I would like to extend my profound gratitude to Dr. Harlan Krumholz at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation for the privilege of joining his research team. Working under his mentorship has been an absolutely amazing experience. Dr. Krumholz’s passion for teaching and shaping the careers of undergraduate students like me made this a truly enriching experience, serving as a great example of academic cross-institutional mentorship! I am also grateful to Dr. Mitsuaki Sawano for his guidance and invaluable advice, which has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. Finally, I would like to thank the UChicago Metcalf Grant for funding and supporting this research opportunity, which has greatly enriched my academic journey and influenced my professional aspirations. -- Anu Vashist
Thank you to Dr. Aleksandra Ciprijanovic at Fermilab for helping me for the past 3 years. -- Rohan Venkat
I would like to thank my PIs Dr. Russell Reid and Dr. Callum Ross, and my graduate student mentor Peishu Li for all their mentorship and support with this project. I have grown so much both as an individual and as a researcher over the last two years, and I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to join this amazing team! -- Annie Wang
I want to thank Prof. Soroush for her guidance on my project. She helped me brainstorm better analysis methods for the study area and taught me several GIS-based techniques to improve data visualization. Working with her has been a valuable learning experience. -- Jiayue Wang
Thank you to Dr. Pedro Lopes (he/him) and Jas Brooks (they/them) for being incredible mentors throughout this process. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed learning from them this past year, and I can confidently say they have contributed to my growth as both a researcher and as a person. Thank you! -- Katherine Waterman
I would like to say thank you to my mentor, Dr. Heather Marlow, for her support and guidance in developing this research and poster! -- Sarah Weber
Dr. Andrey Kravtsov is a supportive and extremely knowledgeable mentor who challenges me while remaining incredibly patient. He graciously takes the time to explain the foundational concepts and significance of each step of our work, which has given me a sense of accomplishment and ownership regarding my research, even as an undergraduate student. His dedication to scientific integrity and willingness to teach me the best practices have done so much to orient me as a researcher in the field of astrophysics, and I have been able to pursue opportunities that would not have been possible without his guidance. Dr. Kravtsov has put immense time and effort into preparing me and many other students for a career in astrophysics, and I cannot thank him enough. -- Sophia Winney
I would like to thank Dr. Amy Tsurumi for her incredible mentorship and support along this paper’s journey. I am so grateful to have learned and continue learning and collaborating with her. I would also like to thank Dr. Jiandong Li for his help and support! -- Helena Wu
I would like to thank Professor Andrey Kravtsov for his unwavering support and guidance. We are equally grateful to Prof. Gnedin and others in the group for their help. -- Jason Wu
Dr. Andre Uhl has been extraordinarily helpful, encouraging, and patient throughout our work together. I am incredibly grateful to have him as a mentor, and he and his insights have transformed the way I see, understand, and approach research! -- Austin Xie
I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to Dr. Shannon Elf, Dr. Jing Chen, and my graduate student mentors and lab mates in the Elf and Chen labs for providing excellent guidance and support that have enabled me to advance my project. The continuation of my project would not have been possible without their support, and I greatly thank them for their contributions to this work. -- George Yan
I extend my deepest gratitude to Professor Haryadi Gunawi, my advisor, for his invaluable guidance and insightful direction in the realms of cache prefetching and the application of machine learning in systems. His expertise and mentorship have been fundamental to the progress and success of this research. I am also immensely grateful to Dr. Daniar H. Kurniawan for his exceptional mentorship throughout the prefetcher project. His dedication, support, and expert advice were crucial in navigating the challenges encountered during the research. Dr. Kurniawan’s comprehensive guidelines and assistance have been instrumental in achieving the goals of this project. -- Faradawn Yang
I would like to express my appreciation for my postdoctoral mentor, Congjun Yu, and faculty research mentor, Professor Guangbin Dong. I am deeply appreciative for their help and guidance throughout my research journey. -- Linda Yiu
Thank you to the Beyer Lab for the support and mentorship! -- Lily Yu
I genuinely feel so fortunate to work in the Multilingualism and Decision-making Lab, having Dr. Boaz Keysar as my advisor, Dr. Leigh Grant (she graduated!), and Dr. Janet Geipel as my mentor for the project! -- Songyang Zhang
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Alexander Todorov, Dr. Stefan Uddenberg, Dr. Daniel N. Albohn, and the entire Perception and Judgment Lab for taking a chance on me in my second year as someone who no prior research experience. Thank you for training me, supporting me, and granting me this opportunity to work with you across the years! I do not take any of this for granted. It is a true blessing to have conducted work along my passions of computer vision, cognitive science, and product design. I look forward to paying it forward with my future work and leveraging my learnings through the lab to make real impact! -- Richard Zhang
I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to my mentor Professor Richard Payne. This study would have been impossible without his kind counsel, holistic expertise, and unwavering encouragement. Through the Neubauer Collegium series “Silk Road Imaginaries,” conceived and implemented by Professors Richard Payne and Ariel Fox, I have the pleasure to interact with some of the most insightful historians of pre-modern Eurasia, including Dr. Xin Wen of Princeton University, whose contributions have been indispensable to formulating the arguments in my presentation. -- Alexandra Zhou