Augustana student, Stuart Casarotto, conducts summer research project

2013 Jul 25

This summer nine Augustana College students are participating in full-scale scientific research projects under the guidance of their faculty advisors, gaining experience to utilize in graduate school and careers after college. Each summer research project is funded through an Augustana Summer Student Research Fellowship.

A Caledonia, Ill. , student, Stuart Casarotto is working alongside Dr. Joshua Dyer, visiting assistant professor in the physics department. Casarotto is a senior majoring in engineering physics and environmental studies.

Stuart Casarotto is working on a research project that relates closely to his majors. Alongside Dr. Joshua Dyer, Casarotto is conducting analysis of Erickson Residence Hall’s current state of sustainability using an engineering-based computer program called Revit. The end results will be used in a report to Augustana administration to aid in future renovations, which will include current conditions of the building and specific costs for renovations.

For a photo of Casarotto, click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daisyhoang/9360196380/

To encourage students to immerse themselves in their subject matter and engage in hands-on practice, Augustana College provides students of all disciplines opportunities through the Summer Student Research Fellowships. The program encourages research or artistic projects under the guidance of a faculty member. Students may apply for a maximum stipend of $3,000, plus additional funding for project expenses. Students' contributions to these projects can inspire them to conduct even more cutting-edge research in their later years of study, and also direct them to the post-graduate field of study they would like to pursue.

About Augustana: Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana College is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 146 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.