Converse Awarded Grants for 2025 SCICU Student/Faculty Research

June 11, 2025

Congratulations to Converse University’s recipients of the 2025 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Faculty Sponsored Undergraduate Research.

This grant funding opportunity supports undergraduate students who attend a SCICU member institution. The program supports critical thinking, inquiry, and communication skills in all disciplines offered by the member institution.

2025 SCICU Student/Faculty Sponsored Undergraduate Research Recipients

Ruth Spijker ’26 (Chemistry/Nisbet Honors). Mentored by Dr. Hannah Barnhill. Project: Investigation of Bioconjugation of Red Fluorescent Proteins DsRed and mCardinal to Biotin.

Isabella Moreno ’26 (History/Politics). Mentored by Dr. Allison Vick and Dr. Jeff Howard. Project: Researching the History of the Land Sustaining the Hobcaw Barony.

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