Two local University of Maine at Farmington student researchers, Will Robert from Embden and Jaycie Stevens from Pittston, have been named Wilson Scholars for fall 2022.

Robert, a senior majoring in Earth and environmental studies, is researching “An Environmental Geochemical Analysis of the Plumbago North Lithium Deposit, West-central Maine.” Doug Reusch, professor of geology, is the faculty sponsor.

Stevens, a junior majoring in community health education, is “Exploring Changes in the UMF Student Sexual Health Knowledge, Perceptions and Behaviors from Before to After the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Katie Callahan, assistant professor of community health education, is the faculty sponsor.

Awardees, named twice a year, include single-semester scholars and year-long fellows.

“Congratulations to this semester’s Wilson Scholars and Fellows. This program is a great example of the value of undergraduate research at Farmington and how the results can inform, enrich and benefit the citizens of Maine,” said Joseph McDonnell, UMF interim president, according to a news release from the university.

Student researchers are individually sponsored by faculty and supported at every stage of their research. These faculty mentors assist with proposal development, research methodology, project presentation and continuing follow-up on pre-professional and post-graduate opportunities.

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