GVSU Library Scholars
2022
Noelle Charbonneau
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Marginalized in Academia: A Guide to Disability Studies
Faculty Mentor: Leigh Rupinski, University Libraries
About Noelle:
Noelle Charbonneau is a junior at Grand Valley State University, majoring in history and psychology. As a Library Research Scholar, Noelle created a library guide for beginning research in disability studies, which she identified as an underrepresented field in academia. Upon the completion of her undergraduate degree, Noelle is planning to attend graduate school to obtain her Master’s degree in library and information science with a concentration in academic librarianship.
Simon Kailing
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Project Title
Faculty Mentor: Amber Dierking, University Libraries
If you'd like to see more about these scholars' projects, then check out the GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase Abstract Book.
2021
Xavier Golden
Developing the Art Educator's Scholarly Resource Guide
Faculty Mentor: Amber Dierking, University Libraries
Ryan Iacovone
A Guide to Performing Historical Contextualization
Faculty Mentor: Sheila García, University Libraries
Grace McMahon
Health and Medicine as Social Sciences: evaluating the impact of relationships, training & education, lived experiences, and community on patient wellness
Faculty Mentor: Anna White, University Libraries
About Grace:
Grace McMahon is a senior studying Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University. Grace served as a Library Summer Scholar in 2021 where she researched patient care and interactions in medicine. After completing her undergraduate degree, Grace hopes to spend a couple years learning about research in a clinical setting before pursuing a career path as a physician. In her free time Grace enjoys listening to music, spending time with family and friends, and being outside.
Daisy Soos
Truth in History
Faculty Mentor: Leigh Rupinksi, University Libraries
About Daisy:
Daisy Soos is currently a sophomore at Grand Valley, double majoring in nursing and history. This summer, she produced a Youtube Video series through the GVSU Libraries Instruction channel, discussing her research on the concept of "truth" in history and how to study history more objectively through the Undergraduate Office of Research and Scholarship's Library Scholar program. This project was featured in a GVNext article. She is also currently an editor for the Grand Valley Journal of History and works as a Medical Assistant at an Oncology and Hematology clinic. In the future, Daisy plans to work as an RN while researching and analyzing contemporary issues in both of her disciplines by being involved in political organizations, health administration, and writing publications.
If you'd like to see more about these scholars' projects, then check out the GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase Abstract Book.
2020
Ian Curtis
Collecting the Encyclopédie: An Annotated Bibliography of English Sources
Faculty Mentor: Amber Dierking, University Libraries
Jodilyn Jenkins
A Guide to Performing Empirical and Scholarly Research: Using a Literature Review on Exercise Dependence as an Example
Faculty Mentor: Gayle Schaub, University Libraries
Myren Mitchell
GVSU Historical Interactive Map
Faculty Mentor: Leigh Rupinski, University Libraries
If you'd like to see more about these scholars' projects, then check out the GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase Abstract Book.
2019
Kristie DeVlieger
The Monomyth Strikes Back: The Continued Importance of the Hero’s Journey
Faculty Mentors: Maya Hobscheid & Hazel McClure, University Library
Rebecca Doran
History of Medicine at Seidman House
Faculty Mentor: Annie Benefiel, University Library
Erin McIntosh
Open Access Advocacy, for All
Faculty Mentors: Jon Jeffryes & Matt Ruen, University Library
If you'd like to see more about these scholars' projects, then check out the GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase Abstract Book.
2018
Rachel Britton
Dysmorphia
Faculty Mentor: Gayle Schaub, University Libraries
Aaron Nelson
The Mary Idema Pew Library: How Libraries Transform from an Architect’s Floor Plan to a Geographer’s Map
Faculty Mentor: Barbara Harvey, University Libraries
Ruth Ott
Addressing Issues in LGBT Historical Research
Faculty Mentors: Leigh Rupinski & Emily Frigo, University Libraries
Maureen Wood
Help! It’s due in two hours: point-of-need research services from a student’s perspective
Faculty Mentor: Erica Millspaugh, University Libraries
If you'd like to see more about these scholars' projects, then check out the GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase Abstract Book.
2017
Cayla Dwyer
The Language of the Library: Developing a Library Workshop for French Classes
Faculty Mentor: Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra, University Libraries
Kaylee Funckes
Information Literacy in the Social Sciences
Faculty Mentor: Gayle Schaub, University Libraries
Morgan Hayden
Alternative databases funded by alternative facts (What else is a poem by an alternative fact?)
Faculty Mentor: Hazel McClure
If you'd like to see more about these scholars' projects, then check out the GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase Abstract Book.