Council for Scholarship and Inquiry (CSI)

The Council for Scholarship and Inquiry (CSI) is a student organization under the guidance of FAU’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry. CSI is open to FAU students in all disciplines. Opportunities sponsored by CSI include general body meetings, Meeting of the Minds events, on-campus tabling, and classroom presentations.

CSI’s goals are to:

  • promote the existing culture of undergraduate research at FAU within all disciplines
  • enhance scholarship, creativity, critical thinking and academic excellence of undergraduate students at FAU
  • encourage and foster school pride and unity at FAU.

Visit CSI’s page on Owl Central to join and learn more! Click here to view 2024-25 CSI Constitution.

Be sure to check out the undergraduate research student organization located on the Jupiter campus, the Council for Scholarship, Inquiry, Design, and Engagement (C-SIDE) Jupiter. Visit C-SIDE's page on Owl Central to join.

Get Involved!

If you would like to join CSI and get involved in research at FAU, or just learn about some fun scholarly opportunities at FAU and beyond, please e-mail to csifauorg@gmail.com. Some ways to become involved can be seen below.

  1. Become a member on Owl Central
    • Join CSI by signing on to OwlCentral and searching for CSI - then join in on the fun!
  2. Attend a general body meeting
  3. Attend a "Meeting of the Minds"- event hosted to encourage networking and engagement between faculty and students
  4. Keep up with CSI on Instagram!
  5. Become familiar with the research process

Meet the Officers of CSI!

Title Research Interest(s) Future Goals Affiliation
Title
President:
Jaimie Yap
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jyap2020@fau.edu
Research Interest(s)

My research explores the influence of personal experience with teasing and bullying on our perception and ability to recognize nonverbal interpersonal cues.

I also conduct research purifying fluorescent cholesterol analogs to analyze cholesterol transport and regulation within the cell. 

 

 

Future Goals

I am currently pursuing a master's degree in biomedical engineering at FAU with the goal to one day be a physician.

Affiliation

2021-22 Undergraduate Researcher of the Year

Title
Vice President:
Stella Potenti
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Research Interest(s)

My research explores the role of autophagy, a cellular recycling process, in doxorubicin-induced cardiovascular toxicity. Additionally, through my Italian minor, I engage in interdisciplinary research, striving to bridge the gap between STEM and the humanities to promote a broader, more inclusive approach to research at FAU.

Future Goals

I am currently pursuing a biology degree with a minor in Italian, driven by my passion for science and helping others. My ultimate goal is to become a physician, where I can make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while integrating my diverse educational background. I am committed to lifelong learning and dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in the medical field.

Affiliation

NSF Learn Scholar

Community Service Club Donation and Fundraising Chair

Italian Club Vice President

Biology Honors Research Program

Gift of Life Campus Ambassador

Soar-in-4-Scholar 

Title
Treasurer:
Aryan Ramay

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mramay2019@fau.edu
Research Interest(s)

My research involves in-vitro work on endometriosis, attempting to find out potential treatments for this gynecological disease, specifically focusing on using a multi-drug approach to treat the lesions formed by the disease.

 

Future Goals

I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Biology at FAU, and plan to one day become a physician. In my free time, I love to read books and try out new restaurants.  

Affiliation

VITAS Healthcare Volunteer

HOSA Treasurer

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

FAUHS SGA Member

Title

Outreach Coordinator
Dana Smith

Dana CSI

danasmith2021@fau.edu

Research Interest(s)

My current research interests are 3D modeling and digital twins.  I am currently researching a highly immersive 3D virtual replication of a Center of Smart Streetscapes (CS3) testbed in West Palm Beach.

Future Goals

My future goals include graduating from FAU with my B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and participating in the BS/MS program for my Master's in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering.

Affiliation

Goldwater Scholar

NSF LEARN Scholar

University Honors Program (UHP)

NSF Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) REU Student

Title
Secretary:

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Research Interest(s)
 
Future Goals
 
Affiliation
 
Title
Club Liaison:
Simone Marsh

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smarsh2022@fau.edu
Research Interest(s)

I am currently focused on autonomous vehicle research, particularly exploring the limitations of these systems and how those constraints affect their practical applications.

 

Future Goals

My future goals include completing my Bachelor's degree in Ocean Engineering and pursuing a Master's in the same field, potentially with a concentration in coastal engineering.

 

Affiliation

NSF LEARN Scholar

University Honors Program

Tri-Alpha Honor Society

Alpha Omega Epsilon

Title
Marketing Director:

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Research Interest(s)

 

Future Goals

 

Affiliation