Tiffany Burton is participating in Carthage College's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

2014 Jul 7

Tiffany Burton of Huntley is participating in Carthage College's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program started in the Division of Natural Sciences, and then grew to include all academic divisions at Carthage. Each summer between 20 and 40 students are chosen to participate.

Tiffany is working with Prof. Janice Pellino on trying to develop a bio-sensor to detect lead on solid surfaces, like children’s and pet toys.

Students selected to participate in SURE spend 10 weeks on campus doing research full time (40 hours per week) with a faculty mentor. Students receive a stipend, campus room and board, and a small research budget. All SURE students and faculty mentors meet weekly for lunch, during which students present their progress. At the end of the program, students are required to write a project report and display their findings at a poster session for the Carthage community.