Undergraduate Studies | AU Summer Scholars & Artists Fellowship

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Advanced undergraduates are invited to be an American University Summer Scholar or Artist for summer 2013. Fellows will be awarded $4,000 to conduct full-time research with a faculty mentor that leads to significant scholarly or creative work.

Online applications will be accepted until close of business on March 4, 2013.

Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:

> A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
> Must have earned 60 credits by Summer 2013
> Will be registered for classes in Fall 2013
> Conducting research project with a faculty mentor

2012 AU Summer Scholars and Artists

Congratulations to the winners 2012 AU Summer Scholars and Artists Fellowship! To learn the preliminary results of the finalists' projects, click below to view a video of their presentations at the Summer Scholars and Artists Presentation event, held on October 10, 2012.

A short description of their research projects can be found at the following link: 2012 AU Summer Scholars and Artists: Project Abstracts

Feeling inspired? Learn more and apply for the 2013 Summer Scholars and Artists program!

Undergraduate Research Workshop

Learn from AU faculty and staff in order to create great presentations, organize research, and find a faculty mentor. Videos of the Undergraduate Research Workshop are available.


2012 Finalist Presentations




Maria Briscione

College of Arts and Sciences, Biochemistry & Psychology

Project Title: The role of serotonin in cocaine-induced taste aversions

Faculty Mentor: Anthony Riley






Jaim Coddington

School of International Service, International Studies

Project Title: Sylvan Jewel: Exploring Iracambi's Environmental Education Program in Minas Gerais

Faculty Mentor: Eve Bratman







Kathleen McGarrity

School of International Service, International Studies & Economics

Project Title: World of Warmcraft: International Climate Policy Coverage on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report

Faculty Mentor: Lauren Feldman







Andrew Merluzzi

College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology

Project Title: Assessing the ability of morphine to induce taste aversions in adolescent Lewis and Fischer rats: a behavioral, pharmacological and neurochemical analysis

Faculty Mentor: Anthony Riley







Sara Norton

College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology & Italian & International Relations

Project Title: Source Memory in Individuals with Closed Head Injury

Faculty Mentor: Bryan Fantie







Erika Robbins

College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology & Spanish Language & Justice

Project Title: Expectancies for Energy Drinks

Faculty Mentor: Laura Juliano







Mariya Tsyglakova

Kogod School of Business, Business Administration & Specialization in Finance

Project Title: What Types of Firms Join Business Networks Aimed at Addressing Violent Conflict in Countries Where They Operate?

Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Oetzel