Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program is a one- to two-year program for juniors and seniors that provides a thorough grounding in “real world” research methods. Sophomores and juniors in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.0 may apply.

As a participant in the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, you will investigate a topic that interests you, owning your project from start to finish. In the process, you will find yourself stretching and growing in ways you never dreamed possible as you join a vibrant and inspiring community of scholars at N.C. A&T and beyond.

How it works

Working closely with a faculty mentor, you will write a research proposal, create a work plan and budget, gather approvals from the university administration, buy materials, set up experiments or surveys, and collect and analyze data. You will write up and publish your findings and present them to colleagues at professional conferences. Scholars are paid for their time and supported in their travel to conferences.

As a researcher, you can be the first person in the world to discover the answer to a question. As a participant in the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, you can become part of making a better future for us all. That’s the best reason to talk to your advisor or a faculty mentor about becoming a research scholar.

Please begin by browsing the list of faculty mentors and arrange a meeting with those whose research interests correspond with your long-term goals and career aspirations.

Application & Recommendation Forms | Program Guidelines | Authorship Guidelines

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Research Scholar: Erika Pearsall
Department: Animal Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Lauren Mayo

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Research Scholar: Ja’Quan Battle
Department: Agribusiness, Applied Economics, Agriscience Education
Mentor: Dr. Kenrett Jefferson-Moore

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Research Scholar: Mackenzie Harrison
Department: Animal Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Zaira Reyes

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Research Scholar: Madison Petersen
Department: Animal Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Uchenna Anele

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Research Scholar: Breyana Robinson

Research Project: Effects of Direct Fed Microbial Treatment on Reducing Incidences of Ruminal Acidosis in Beef Cattle
Department: Animal Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Uchenna Anele

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Research Scholar: Christopher Carter

Research Project: Development of Oleogelsas Substitute of Saturated Fats in Pork Sausages
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Roberta Claro da Silva

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Research Scholar: Jordan Washington

Research Project: Removal of Organic Compounds from Wastewater Treatment and Valorization
Department: Natural Resources and Environmental
Design
Mentor: Dr. Lijun Wang

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Research Scholar: Leonard Jackai
Research Project:
Big Data Applications for Small Scale Agriculture
Department: Agribusiness, Applied Economics, Agriscience Education
Mentor: Dr. John Ng’ombe
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Research Scholar: Samaya Brooks
Research Project:
Developing a Consumer Profile for Value Added Products in North Carolina
Department: Agribusiness, Applied Economics, Agriscience Education
Mentor: Dr. Kenrett Jefferson-Moore
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Research Scholar: Sierra Franco
Research Project:
Effects of BiocharAmendment on PFAS Removal
Department: Natural Resources and Environmental Design
Mentor: Dr. Niroj Aryal

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Research Scholar: Alaina Brock
Research Project: Detection of Antimicrobial Properties of Several Herbal and Fruit Teas via a Choline Kinase Inhibition Assay
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Salam Ibrahim
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Research Scholar: Madison Carter
Research Project: Medicinal Uses of Cannabis and CBD Oil
Department: Natural Resources and Environmental Design
Mentor: Dr. Abolghasem Shahbazi
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Research Scholar: Lia Artis
Research Project:
Inhibitory Effects of Brewers' Spent Grain on Intestinal Carbohydrate
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Hye Won Kang
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Research Scholar: Lawson Zimmerman
Research Project: Microbial Fuel Cells
Department: Natural Resources and Environmental Design
Mentor: Dr. Lijun Wang

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Research Scholar: Karimah Preston
Research Project: Effects of Exhaust Gas Composition and Nitrogen Fertilizer Concentration on the Growth of Chlorella Vulgaris on CO2 Sequestration
Department: Natural Resources and Environmental Design
Mentor: Dr. Lijun Wang
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Research Scholar: Amira Slocum
Research Project: Hemp biochar did not alter the reaction of Beta-glucosaminidase enzyme substrate in two southeastern U.S. soils.
Department: Natural Resources and Environmental Design
Mentor: Dr. Arnab Bhowmik
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Research Scholar: Aliyah Thompson
Research Project
: Methods of Analyzing Human Milk Fatty Acid Composition in Relation to Maternal Diet
Department: Animal Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Uchenne Anele
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Research Scholar: Joseph Richardson
Research Project: Effect of Salmonella Enteridis on the Expression of Trefoil Factor 3 in Cecal Tonsils of Broiler Chicks.
Department: Animal Sciences
Mentor: Dr. Yewande Fasina