June 06, 2025

Students, faculty, and staff have a unique chance to share their research and engage in professional development through a variety of summer sessions.

Throughout the summer, students, faculty, and staff are taking part in research and professional development sessions across campus. Supported by Hampden-Sydney’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity program, students are presenting their research spanning a wide range of fields, including biology, English, visual arts, economics, psychology, and philosophy. A number of faculty are also sharing their research, fostering community engagement and collaboration. At the same time, members of the College community are strengthening their professional skills through workshops focused on topics including networking, resume writing, and preparing for graduate school.

All events take place at 12 pm and are accessible via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please contact Michael Wolyniak at mwolyniak@hsc.edu.

Summer Schedule

Wednesday, June 4—Student Seminar

  • Hunter Cleland ’26 (Religion)
  • Ryan Nicholson ’27 (College History)
  • Bowen Charlebois ’26 (Biology)
  • Evan Old ’26 (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology)

Thursday, June 5—Professional Development

  • LinkedIn, Networking, Resource: Scott Crawford, Director of the Ferguson Career Center

Tuesday, June 10—Student Seminar

  • Ahmad Bangura ’27 (Physics)
  • Landon Ostermann ’28 (Astronomy)
  • Elias Breeden ’26 (GPS Technology)
  • Austin Rose ’27 (Visual Arts)

Wednesday, June 11—Faculty Spotlight

  • Historic documentation of the Hampden-Sydney College campus: Brian Grogan, Lecturer of Fine Arts

Thursday, June 12—Student Seminar

  • Roland Brown ’28 (English)
  • Jonathan Cortez ’28 (Mathematics/Chemistry)
  • Miller Kunz ’26 (Economics)
  • Ashford Reyes ’28 (GPS Technology)

Tuesday, June 17—Student Seminar

  • Kaden Sawyer ’27 (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology)
  • Colin Mason ’28 (Chemistry)
  • Martin Yordanov ’26 (Visual Arts)

Wednesday, June 18—Faculty Spotlight

  • Putting bubbles to work: Some research applications of bubble dynamics: Dr. Glynn Holt, Visiting Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Thursday, June 19—Student Seminar

  • Kamaludin Iqbal ’27 (Biology)
  • Alex Albright ’27 (College History)
  • Daniel Garrison ’26 (Philosophy)

Tuesday, June 24—Student Seminar

  • Bryson Sink ’26 (Biology)
  • Baylor Jenkins ’26 (Biology)
  • Seth Spickard ’26 (Biology)
  • Camden Libby ’26 (Psychology)

Wednesday, June 25—Professional Development

  • Presenting your research on a strong resume/CV—Part I: Dr. Jake Euteneuer, Elliott Assistant Professor of Rhetoric

Thursday, June 26—Student Seminar

  • Kevin Nova Euceda ’28 (Chemistry)
  • Isaac Drummond ’26 (Biology)
  • Cooper Wendley ’26 (Biology)
  • Haden VonCanon ’27 (Film)

Tuesday, July 1—Student Seminar

  • Ashby Bonin ’27 (Film)
  • Jackson Cofer ’27 (Chemistry)
  • Austin Apesa ’27 (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology)
  • Abram Rodriguez ’26 (Astronomy)

Wednesday, July 2—Faculty Panel

  • Should I go to graduate school?

Thursday, July 3—Student Seminar

  • Joshua Ferreira ’27 (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology)
  • Ben Gerber ’27 (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology)
  • Easton Crockett ’28 (Mathematics/Chemistry)
  • Matthew Toman ’27 (Astronomy)

Tuesday, July 8—Professional Development

  • Improving Excel skills: Dr. Rachel Smith, Assistant Provost & Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Wednesday, July 9—Student Seminar

  • Jed Hampton ’26 (Religion)
  • Matthew Miscikowski ’26 (Biology)
  • Ross Roberts ’26 (Physics)
  • Spencer Schneider ’26 (Astronomy)

Thursday, July 10—Professional Development

  • Stylish academic writing: Dr. Mark Celeste, Elliott Assistant Professor of English

Tuesday, July 15—Professional Development

  • Presenting your research on a strong resume/CV—Part II: Dr. Jake Euteneuer, Elliott Assistant Professor of Rhetoric

Wednesday, July 16—Student Seminar

  • Andrew Winans ’25 (Visual Arts)
  • Luke Pietrykowski ’27 (Music)
  • Davis Mills ’27 (Chemistry)
  • Gyabaah Gyeabour ’27 (GPS Technology)

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