New York University

The Gallatin School recently launched a new fellowship program that pairs undergraduates with faculty members on academic research projects. Sponsored by the office of Gallatin Dean Susanne Wofford, Gallatin Research Scholars are awarded a $4,000 stipend to work on faculty research projects for eleven hours each week. The aim is to introduce talented undergraduates to the rigors of academic research while fostering a close mentoring relationship with faculty.

"The Gallatin Research Scholars Program provides the selected scholars with extended opportunities to learn about research firsthand by collaborating with faculty members on long-term research projects," said Dean Wofford. "Faculty members will work closely with students and will include them in the several stages of their research: designing projects, undertaking the research, and drawing conclusions. I think this will be a very special experience for both faculty and students."

Four current Gallatin undergraduates have been selected to be the inaugural Gallatin Research Scholars: Duncan Meisel (’09), is working with associate professor Stephen Duncombe on a project researching the history and efficacy of political art; Jennifer Gonda (’09) is working with associate professor David Moore on a study of experiential learning in higher education; Sam Adams (’09) is working with assistant professor Eve Meltzer on research into the artist Robert Morris’s drawing series, Blind Time; and Vasiliki Paloympis (‘09) is working with associate professor Julie Malnig on the creation of a performance arts Web site and blog for professional and classroom use.