Hands-on research makes a real-world difference

Research on how ions move through cells may help provide a less costly and time-consuming way to predict drug uptake in cancer therapies. Experiments and simulations combining chemistry and physics could help develop a more environmentally-friendly way to produce fertilizer. A pilot study could be a first step in figuring out how high-intensity interval training could improve brain health for older adults.

The undergraduates and faculty mentors collaborating on these studies are just three examples of the more than 50 research projects funded this summer by Wake Forest’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Center (URECA).

URECA fellows spend 10 weeks collaborating with faculty mentors in concentrated work within their area of interest. They are awarded a $4,000 stipend, on-campus housing for the summer, and an opportunity to contribute to work that may someday be life-changing.

This multimedia story on the Wake Forest News website includes a photo story and student videos.