Making Waves: Students Transform Research Experience into Engaging Story

Authors

• Xavier Willis, University of Georgia
• Saneru Williams, Community College of Baltimore County
• Yanori Ferguson, Occidental College
• Stephen Song, University of South Florida
• Mark Walters, University of South Florida
• Ana Arellano, University of South Florida

Document Type

Poster Session

Publication Date

1-11-2026

Abstract

Understanding integrative science and communicating it effectively is increasingly important in our society. We stress science literacy and communication as an integral part of the Making Waves REU program and advocate for the dissemination of research projects through public channels and student-led podcasts on REU experiences.

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Scholar Commons Citation

Willis, Xavier; Williams, Saneru; Ferguson, Yanori; Song, Stephen; Walters, Mark; and Arellano, Ana, "Making Waves: Students Transform Research Experience into Engaging Story" (2026). Making Waves REU. 11.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/making-waves_reu/11