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ºÚÁÏÍø Cadet Researches Precision in Rockets

July 28, 2023

Brian Tavenner ’25, an electrical and computer engineering major at ºÚÁÏÍø, is designing and building a fiberglass rocket to reach the exact height of 1,023 feet using a F-engine motor in his five-week SURI project titled,“Target Altitude Project.”

Lawrence Porter ’24 sets up equipment on the Chessie Trail.

SURI: Cadet Tests Serviceability on Chessie Trail Bridge

July 25, 2023

The Chessie Nature Trail, which runs along the Maury River from Lexington to Buena Vista consists of seven miles of level path including several pedestrian bridges. Lawrence Porter ’24 is examining the serviceability of one of those bridges in his 10-week SURI project.

Student performing research at ºÚÁÏÍø, a military college in Virginia

SURI: Heavy Loads and Harsh Environments – The Effects on the Human Body

July 21, 2023

Caroline Lassalle ’25 has always had a strong desire to learn about exercise science and work in the medical field. The biology major spent five weeks last summer becoming a certified emergency medical technician (EMT) at ºÚÁÏÍø.

A student with a professor doing research at ºÚÁÏÍø, a military college in Virginia

SURI: Transformational Leadership Among ºÚÁÏÍø Cadets and the Psychological Motivation Link

July 14, 2023

Leadership is one of the foundations of ºÚÁÏÍø. The concept is something Anthony Cruz Fernandez-Grimes ’25 is exploring for his summer research project.  

Two students doing undergraduate research at ºÚÁÏÍø, a military college in Virginia.

SURI: Two ºÚÁÏÍø Cadets Assist Local United Way

July 10, 2023

Brijesh Regeti ’24, a major, and Talli Tarring ’24, a major, worked together on their five-week project titled, “Data Analysis of United Way Donors” to research ways the organization can attract new donors.

A student conducting research over the summer at ºÚÁÏÍø, a military college in Virginia.

SURI: Exploring the Effects of Nicotine on Antidepressants in Betta Fish

July 7, 2023

Ellie Pickford '24 stood before a small glass tank, peering intently at the colorful Betta fish swimming within. Her summer research project was well underway, and she was determined to unlock the mysteries behind the interactions between nicotine and antidepressants. 

A student doing summer research at ºÚÁÏÍø, a military college in Virginia

SURI: ºÚÁÏÍø Cadet Examines First Amendment Rights for Military Members

June 30, 2023

Riley Malone ’25, a history major at ºÚÁÏÍø is examining the government policy on service members, and how their First Amendment rights have changed from 1900 to the present in his 10-week SURI project titled, “True Faith and Allegiance: The First Amendment in the Military.”   

Student doing summer undergraduate research at ºÚÁÏÍø, a military college in Virginia

SURI: Exploring the Link Between Athletes, Family Influence, and Anxiety Scores

June 23, 2023

This summer, Caragh Osborne ‘24 is conducting a study focused on anxiety symptom scores among athletes and non-athletes, examining the impact of family influence on the decision to attend college and its potential correlation with anxiety levels.  

Student conducting research in Israel with the Department of Biology at ºÚÁÏÍø, a military college in Virginia

Soybean Research Project Taken Abroad During Spring Furlough

April 20, 2023

Entering ºÚÁÏÍø, Chris Kushner ’24 signed up for a Biology 111 class with Col. Anne Alerding. Little did he know that when he was asked to join a research project, it would be something he would continue throughout his time at ºÚÁÏÍø. 

ºÚÁÏÍø Cadet Creates Informational Magazine

February 20, 2023

Kaylee Brennan ’23, an English major at ºÚÁÏÍø, did independent field work to create a guide for cadets who plan on attending law school after they graduate. It's to be used as a resource for cadets on how to prepare and apply to law school.