Student research mentors (SRMs) play a vital role in the vibrant life of undergraduate research and creative work at Syracuse University and are especially integral to the student governance of The SOURCE. SRMs serve in paid student employee positions as peer mentors to students in all phases of the research and creative process, assist with SOURCE planning, outreach, programs, and office tasks, and design and implement their own project to foster undergraduate research.
Office Hours | Spring 2024
SRMs have open office hours each week in 208 Bowne Hall. Whether you’re just getting started brainstorming ideas or are polishing your final presentation, we’re here to help.
Mondays
- 9am – 11:30am (Morgan)
- 11:30am – 2:30pm (Anamika)
- 2:15pm – 3:45pm (Sylla)
- 3:30pm – 5pm (Lindzy)
Tuesdays
- 9am – 11am (Lindzy)
- 10am – 12pm (Lillian)
- 12pm – 1pm (Peter)
- 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Riona)
- 2pm – 4:30pm (Sylla)
- 3:30pm – 5pm (Skyla)
Wednesdays
- 9am – 10:30am (Skyla)
- 9:30am – 11:30am (Lillian)
- 11am – 12:30pm (Riona)
- 1:45pm – 3:30pm (Sylla)
- 3:30pm – 5pm (Riona)
Thursdays
- 10:30am – 11:30am (Lillian)
- 11am – 2pm (Peter)
- 1pm – 3:30pm (Riona)
Fridays
- 9am – 12pm (Morgan)
- 12pm – 3pm (Anamika)
- 1pm – 3pm (Skyla)
- 3pm – 5pm (Morgan)
Student Research Mentors
Morgan Albano ’25
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Film, minor in Museum Studies
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | History Research interests: Contextualizing modern transgender/gender-nonconforming identities through anthropological medical and cultural inquiry. Examining the ways in which trans cultural production engages with healthcare systems in the United States. Hobbies: Crochet, photography, filmmaking, mischief
Sylla Diallo ’25
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | International Relations and African American Studies Research Interests: Emancipatory politics, revolutionary academic leaders, Walter Rodney and the Underdevelopment of Africa, revolutionary political mindset and processes Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Hobbies: African intellectualism, Soccer, Music, Grassroots organizing
Peter Ganunis ’25
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Film College of Engineering and Computer Science | Computer Science Research: Developing tools for video stylization with artificial intelligence and image processing techniques with Prof. Cooper Battersby Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Hobbies: punk rock, plastic spoons, power lines in nature
Skyla Ross-Graham ’25
College of Arts and Sciences | Psychology Research on ADHD as a moderator in the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and sluggish cognitive tempo; the effectiveness of an intervention designed to increase physical activity among adolescents with ADHD with Prof. Kevin Martin Antshel Hometown: Queens, New York Hobbies: volleyball, art, reading
Student Research Mentor Alumni
Zar Nigar Ahmad ’21
College of Engineering and Computer Science | Aerospace Engineering, Psychology and Mathematics Auto-ignition and laminar flame properties research with Dr. Ben Akih-Kumgeh (Combustion Lab) and simulating aerospace vehicles using Engineering Sketch Pad (ESP) with Prof. John Dannenhoffer (Computational Methods Lab).
Caroline Baggeroer ’20
College of Arts and Science | Biology and Neuroscience
Neuroscience research on influence of neurotoxicants on expression of essential transporters in the brain with Prof. Sandra Hewett.
Jordan Barrett ’18
College of Arts and Sciences | Physics and Mathematics
Mathematics and physics research with multiple mentors.
Marissa Brown ’20
College of Arts and Sciences | Biology and Neuroscience | McNair Scholars Program Psychology research on the relationship between ADHD symptoms in young adults to abilities for empathy and emotion regulation with Prof. Kevin Antshel.
Simone Bellot ’23
College of Arts and Sciences | Communication Science and Disorders
Research on the development of morphosyntax and vocabulary in Bahamian creole english speaking preschoolers with Prof. Stephanie McMillen
Lindzy Berdon ’24
College of Arts and Sciences | Biochemistry Research Interests: Impact of TRAP 1 phosphorylation by c-Abl and its effect on the regulation of apoptosis in kidney cancer cells in the Urology department at Upstate Medical University Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Hobbies: reading and learning how to play guitar
Julia Chou ’22
School of Architecture | Architecture, Women’s and Gender Studies
Research on the intersections of feminist architecture theories, disability studies and design justice with Prof. Lori Brown (Architecture).
Gretchen Coleman ’22
College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | Political Science, Political Philosophy Research on trust in government among young people in Illinois.
Matthew Disbrow ’21
College of Arts and Sciences | Psychology and Neuroscience Autism research with Prof. Natalie Russo (Psychology) and neuroscience research with Prof. Sandra Hewett (Biology).
Ohemaa Dixon ’20
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Art Photography Arts research on the French Republic and black art collection in France with Prof. Laura Heyman.
Katelyn Eaton ’20
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Acting Production and premiere of an original work of gig theater, “The Domestic,” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, working with Prof. Joseph Whelan.
Anamika Faria ’24
College of Arts and Sciences | Biology and Forensic Science Research on fruit flies in the Neuroscience Department at Upstate Medical University with Dr. Sijun Zhu Hometown: New York City, New York Hobbies: cooking, singing, dancing, playing tennis
Bailey Felix ’21
College of Engineering and Computer Science | Bioengineering 4D printing research with Dr. Henderson, research on biofilm infections related to medical devices with Dr. Ren, profiling footstrike mechanics device creation with Dr. Yung.
Colleen Ferguson ’19
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | Newspaper and Online Journalism | Renée Crown University Honors Program Journalism project focused on how deep-rooted cultural barriers complicate mental health treatment for Latinx college students, with Prof. Harriet Brown.
MP Geiss ’23
College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell | Policy Studies with Biology minor Research on water resources and sustainable energy policy research with Prof. Peter Wilcoxen (Environmental and Energy Policy), COVID-19 economic research with Prof. Robert Bifulco (Public Economics and Education Policy); water quality research analyzing organic micropollutants with Prof. Teng Zeng (Civil and Environmental Engineering).
Justine Hastings ’21
College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education | English and Textual Studies, Secondary English Education Documentary film as a pedagogical tool with Prof. Kelly Chandler-Olcott (Education) and Prof. Roger Hallas (English); research assistant for Engaged Humanities initiative with Prof. Brice Nordquist (Writing and Rhetoric).
Charlotte Howard ’20
College of Visual and Performing Arts | Art Photography Photography exhibition exploring the landscape and dark history of Jeju Island, a popular tourist destination in South Korea, with Prof. Laura Heyman.
Abigail Johnson ’23
College of Arts and Sciences | Biology and Neuroscience Research on epigenetic ways to reduce symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse models with Prof. Jessica MacDonald
Priscilla Kang ’22
Whitman School of Management | Management and Marketing | S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | Photography Research on multimedia skill development with Prof. Bruce Strong (Photography)
Julia Kazubowski ’23
School of Architecture | Architecture Research on Mycelium as a building material and research on the construction methods of low-income rural housing in Masoro, Rwanda with Prof. Yutaka Sho
Myles Morgan ’20
College of Arts and Sciences | Biology and Neuroscience, Pre-Medical Track Research on the loss of system xc- and its influence on the seizure threshold; neuroscience research with Prof. Sandra Hewett.
Motolani Oladitan ’24
College of Arts and Sciences | Psychology
School of Information Studies | Innovation, Design, and Start-ups Research interests: The impact of art-based and culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions on the development of cultural resiliency in children belonging to underrepresented groups Hometown: London, United Kingdon & Lagos, Nigeria
Charles Schauer ’19
College of Arts and Sciences | Biochemistry
Renée Crown University Honors Program Research on the therapeutic efficacy of low-frequency ultrasound with adjuvant chemotherapy with Prof. Tom Fondy.
Riona Sheik ’24
College of Arts and Sciences, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | International Relations and Political Science
Whitman School of Management | Finance Research on the role of multinational corporations transitioning energy policies in Southeast Asia with Prof. Jay Golden Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Hobbies: cooking, running, travel
Amanda Shaughnessy ’19
Whitman School of Management | Accounting and Finance Research on the operational trends from the 1980s onward that contributed to rapid changes in the US domestic auto industry, with Prof. Julie Niederhoff.
Dorbor Tarley ’22
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics | Human Development and Family Science, Pre-Medical Track | Renee Crown University Honors Program Research on Black women’s reproductive health and how physician control has resulted in implicit and explicit biases that affect patient care, with Professor Matthew Mulvaney.
Neha Tummalapalli ’23
School of Architecture | Architecture with Policy Studies and Data Analytics minors Research on the construction of low-income rural housing in Masoro, Rwanda with Prof. Yutaka Sho and research on unaccompanied minor detention shelters in Texas with Prof. Lori Brown
Lillian X. Zhao ’24
School of Architecture | Architecture Her research interests are related to Asian and Asian American identity and how they are related to architecture and architectural education. For example, she has explored how Milk tea shops act as third spaces for Asian Americans and its importance in identity formation and spatial connections.Hometown: Sugarland, Texas Hobbies: Art, cooking, reading Skills: Connecting diverse ideas