Student Research

Last updated August 23, 2019

Students across campus are involved in research of some kind. From measuring brain waves and blood pressure to examining consumer product preferences—the possibilities are endless! You may choose to work with a faculty member or conduct your own original research. But before you start your project, you may need approval from the IRB. Once your research is complete, you may choose to present at the Palmer Research Symposium.

Biology and Chemistry

Faculty and students in Biology and Chemistry conduct research on human physiology, mammals and reptiles, geology, and much more! Contact faculty in biology or chemisty for more information on these exciting research opportunities.

Psychological Sciences

Faculty and students in the Psychological Sciences conduct research in a variety of domains including child development, memory, physiology, addiction, counseling, and relationships.

Interested in getting involved in psychology research? Contact the following faculty:

Dr. Shannon Claxton (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) - relationships

Dr. Jessica LaPaglia (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) - student learning, memory, psychology and the law

Dr. Jessica Pleuss (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) - play and parenting, student learning

(Photo courtesy of Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal)

Mathematics

Faculty and students in the Mathematics Department conduct research in areas such as Graph Theory, Combinatorics, and Partial Differential Equations on mathematical topics as varied as Frobenius numbers, Fibonacci numbers, dodecahedrons, Nim, Cops and Robbers, Euler circuits, weird numbers, and chip games. Contact the math faculty to learn more about these fun research opportunities.

VGIER

Want to do research on video games? Contact Dean Stevens at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

(Photo courtesy of Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal)

Student Research Contact Information

IRB

Questions for the IRB, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Current Chair: Dr. Dharma Jairam, (712) 274-5260, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Palmer Student Research Symposium

Jessica LaPaglia, (712) 274-5152, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Kari Varner, (712) 274-5220, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)