Scholar Research Highlights at the McNair Research Symposium Simon Bickford Christian Wells Justin Hernandez Simon is graduating in May 2025 with his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Simon received the Northern EDGE award in 2024 which will fund his research titled “Immunofluorescent Analysis of Neuronal p-Tau Protein Aggregation Post-Axonal injury: A Basis for Increased Understanding of Taupathy Progression”. His faculty mentor is Dr. Jon Mitchell. Simon will present his research in April in Chicago at the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference. Cole Holmes Cole graduated in December 2024 with his Bachelor of Music Education: Vocal, Summa Cum Laude. Cole’s research is titled “The Misinterpretation of Divine Judgement: God’s Command to Utterly Destroy the Canaanites and the Mercy Behind it”, and he worked with his faculty mentor Dr. Art Marmorstein. This research project was driven by Cole’s passion to understand God’s mercy in the Old Testament. Christian is a freshman majoring in biochemistry. His research is titled “The Discovery of Promising Macrolide Antibiotic Molecules through Nucleophilic Addition Reactions with H NMR Verification”. and he’s been working alongside Dr. George Nora. He has been working on this research project for over a year and will continue to conduct his research with the goal of finding a more effective antibiotic. Randi Schuster Randi is a double major and will be graduating in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education and Special Education. Under Dr. Nicole Schutter’s guidance, Randi’s research is titled “The Mismanagement of Autism in the General Education Classroom”. Amidst her busy student-teaching schedule, Randi took her Honors thesis to the next level, diving deep into how undergraduate education programs can better equip future k-12 teachers in supporting students with autism. Justin graduated in December 2024 with his Bachelor of Science in Biology. His research is titled “Waterfowl Management in South Dakota and the Upper Midwest” and his faculty mentor was Dr. Lyncee Monson. Justin furthered his Honors thesis research to include his own experiences as a wildlife conservation advocate, and shared ways the community can support South Dakota’s waterfowl population. Where are our Alums? Jaeden Shaving, class of 2024, is attending Northern State University for his Master of Science in Education. BriAnna Linn, class of 2024, is attending Northern State University for her Master of Science in Accounting Analytics. Benjamin Wirth, class of 2024, is attending Northern State University for his Master in Science in Accounting Analytics. Justin Hernandez, class of 2024, is applying for the Master of Science in Criminalistics at California State University, Los Angeles.
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