Student-Centered, Applied, Interdisciplinary Research Training

Trainee Selection: Seventy-five (75) talented trainees (15/yr) will be selected each Spring to engage in a comprehensive academic year and summer training program incorporating the traditional elements of SSU’s well established training programs.

Scholar Recruitment : Fifteen (15) talented iApply Scholars were selected to engage in a comprehensive academic year and summer training program [GPA: >2.8; Stipend:  ($4.500-AY: $1500; Summer: $3,000 + free campus housing-8 weeks)

Interdisciplinary Applied STEM Research Training:  The objective is to strengthen SSU’s traditional undergraduate research training model through team-based applied/interdisciplinary training approach, involving 3 teams of 5 merit scholars each, led by multi-disciplinary faculty teams

Expected outcomes: Increase in applied/interdisciplinary student/faculty research. The students will:

• Explore useful applications of scientific theory
• Communicate more fluidly across scientific disciplines
• Demonstrate competency in the ability to search and use scientific literature
• Use scientific literature to support the presentation of research results
• Demonstrate harmonious teamwork with accountability
• Master and apply specialized scientific techniques towards the development of a useful and relevant product
  

iAPPLY Scholars (cohort 1) 2021

Group A

Mentors:

• Karla-Sue C. Marriott, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry, Savannah State University    
• Dr. Shainaz Landge Assistant professor, Chemistry, Georgia Southern University
• Anthony Palacios Virtual Reality and Immersive Technology Research Technician 
• Mykela Zumbrum VITAL Tech, Savannah State University

Students:

Group B

Mentors:

• Teresa Shakespeare, Ph.D. Dept of Biological  Savannah State University
• Arthur Edison, Ph.D. Professor of Biology,  University of Georgia
• Sandra Murray, Ph.D. Professor of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Students:

Group C

Mentors:

• Manoj Prasad, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science Savannah State University
• Takayuki Nitta, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA
  
• Karyn Cotta, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South University, Savannah, GA

Students:

iAPPLY Scholars (cohort 2) 2022

Group A: 

Mentors:

• David Hongo Apum, Ph.D. (Group Leader), Assistant Professor,  Department of Biology, SSU
• Andrea  Moore, Ph.D.  Associate Professor, Department of Biology, SSU
• Tao Haung, Ph.D. Instructor,  Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science, SSU

Students:

Group B: 

Mentors:

• Teresa Shakespeare, Ph.D. (Group leader), Associate Professor & Chair,  Department of Biology, SSU
• Johnny Johnson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor,  Department of Biology, SSU
• Arthur Edison, Ph.D. Professor of Biology,  University of Georgia

Students:

Group C: 

Mentors:

• Manoj Prasad, Ph.D. (Group Leader), Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science, SSU
• Takayuki Nitta, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Biology, SSU
• Karyn Cotta, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South University, Savannah, GA

Students:

iAPPLY Scholars (cohort 3) 2023

Group A: 

Mentors:

• Teresa Shakespeare. (Group Leader), Associate Professor & Chair, Dept of Biology, SSU
• Johnny Johnson, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biology, SSU
• Arthur Edison, Professor of Biology, Univ. of Georgia

Students:

Group B: 

Mentors:

• Manoj Prasad (Group Leader), Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry and Forensic Science, SSU
• Takayuki Nitta, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biology, SSU
• Mohammed Abdelsaid, Assistant professor of Pharmacology, Mercer Univ, Savannah, GA
• Karyn Cotta Assistant professor of Pharmacology, South University, Savannah, GA

Students:

Group C: 

Mentors:

• David Hongo (Group Leader), Assistant Professor, Dept of Biology, SSU
• Veena Thapliyal, Lecturer, Dept. of Chemistry and Forensic Science, SSU
• Tao Haung, Assistant Professor,  Dept. of Chemistry and Forensic Science, SSU

Students:

iAPPLY Scholars (cohort 4) 2024

Group A: 

Mentors:

• Teresa Shakespeare. (Group Leader), Associate Professor & Chair, Dept of Biology, SSU
• Johnny Johnson, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biology, SSU
• Sandra Murray, Professor of Cell Biology, Univ. of Pittsburg

Students:

Group B: 

Mentors:

• Manoj Prasad (Group Leader), Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry and Forensic Science, SSU
• Takayuki Nitta, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biology, SSU
• Karyn Cotta Associate Professor of Pharmacology, South University, Savannah, GA

Students:

Group C: 

Mentors:

• David Hongo (Group Leader), Assistant Professor, Dept of Biology, SSU
• Veena Thapliyal,  Instructor , Dept. of Chemistry and Forensic Science, SSU
• Dr Asamoah Bosomtwi, Scientist, Augusta University

Students: