Students

I have been involved in supervising undergraduate research projects since 1992 when I was a postdoctoral scientist at the University of Arizona. Students are expected to secure their own research funding, to present their findings at national and international conferences, and to contribute to peer-reviewed publications. Highlights of this 30-year effort include:

• Directly supervised the research projects of 32 students, 26 of whom completed post- graduate degrees
  • 1 M.D./Ph.D. degree
  • 12 M.D. degrees
  • 8 Ph.D. degrees
  • 1 D.D.S. degree
  • 4 M.S. degrees
• Ten peer-reviewed journal publications with student co-authors
• 24 peer-reviewed presentations by W.S.U. students at national and international meetings
• Six undergraduate and one Master’s theses
• Five national research awards
• $51,412 in competitive fellowships and grants, written by students
• Competitive student grants obtained from 14 different agencies
• 13 students elected to Sigma Xi on the basis of research accomplishments
• 12 (of 23 possible) Department of Zoology Laboratory Research Awards

Under my supervision, students learn to write grants, design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and present their findings in peer-reviewed venues. Undergraduate research experience is an important component of a successful application to graduate and professional schools and almost all of my students have obtained postgraduate degrees: