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undergraduate research

Catie Woodward standing outside in Akron, Ohio.

Catie Woodward is a third-year honors student from Canton, Ohio, majoring in nursing. Though she has had many other accomplishments in her time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Catie’s most recent success was performing undergraduate research in the nursing program.

Heather House sitting at the Cuyahoga Falls boardwalk overlooking the Cuyahoga River.

Heather House is a senior Honors College student graduating with a major in psychology with a concentration in child psychology and a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Originally from Tallmadge, Ohio, Heather credits the Honors College for helping her find opportunities that related to her professional interests. The Honors College faculty and staff informed Heather about the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program.

Jacob Grant (pictured third from left) pictured with the rocket built by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ high powered rocket team.

Jacob Grant, Â鶹ÊÓƵ student, is a senior aerospace engineering major with a minor in physics. Grant graduated from Edison High School in Milan, OH in 2017. After a late medical disqualification from the Air Force Academy, he chose to attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Grant is a third generation Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honors College student. His grandmother studied Spanish at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and his mother studied education. Both were members of the Honors College.

Michael Back, standing outside in Kent with a dog.

Michael Back is a graduating senior Honors College student, majoring in biology with a concentration in organismal biology and a minor in Spanish. Originally from Sharon Center, Ohio, Michael has been interested in ecological restoration since he was in high school. Now in the final semester of his Senior Honors Thesis, Michael used his thesis to delve deeper into his ecological interests. His thesis analyzes a new restoration technique for abandoned surface mines in Cuyahoga Valley, examining “soil bulk density and soil chemistry.â€