See also, Undergraduate Research Topics
PI
| Sungju Moon, PhD |
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(CV) Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Nevada State University. My research interests include applications of nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory in the context of atmospheric research and epidemiological modeling. (…more about me) |
Student Researchers
| Brenda Castillo Saldana |
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Hi! I am a sophomore at Nevada State University dual majoring in Mathematics and Data Science. Math has always been my favorite subject in school, therefore, I decided to explore it further here at Nevada State University. I’m one of the students being sponsored by the Center of Undergraduate Research in Mathematics, CURM. My research focuses on constructing an ABM on rumor mutation, showing how rumors change as they spread. I am also a math tutor at the Academic Success Center here at NSU. |
| Elise Fernandez |
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I’m a senior-standing mathematics student at NSU. My dream is to go into theoretical physics research with a focus on time dilation in black holes. I have explored various majors, including agricultural science, Japanese, and finance—but my passion has always been math! My project work will involve data assimilation using the Lorenz system for atmospheric modeling. |
| Isabella Moreno |
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Hi! I am a junior at Nevada State University majoring in Data Science with a minor in Applied Statistics. I am honored to be amongst those participating in the CURM grant-funded project, which runs through the ‘25–’26 academic year. My research examines the dynamics of rumor spread from the perspective of the members in a network. This is my first brush with college academia and the first time I have ever been so immersed in math, which is really exciting for me as someone who loves to learn new things! Beyond my academic activities, I enjoy playing video games, spending time in the sun, and hanging out with my 5 year old daughter. |
| Nigel Sherfield |
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Nigel is pursuing a degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics at Nevada State University. He enjoys teaching himself how to play instruments, staying physically active, and learning new math techniques. Nigel aspires to one day open his own educational institution. Nigel is a TRIO-McNair Scholar at NSU, having his Summer Research Institute proposals accepted for both 2024 and 2025. His current project focuses on developing and applying a dynamical model of learning. |
| Reign Clowie Ware |
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Hello, my name is Reign! I’m an undergraduate at NSU and my major is Mathematics. My goal is to get my masters and become an educator in the field, ideally a university level professor. I currently tutor students with varying experience in math ranging from Pre-K to Pre-Calc. My project aims to build an ODE-based model of rumor spread dynamics. |
Alumni
Rose Reasons (BS Mathematics ‘25, Summa Cum Laude)
- INBRE iSURF-Flex, Summer 2024 – Network-based agent-based modeling of an infectious disease
- A graduate student in mathematics at UNLV (as of Spring 2026)
Mary Giles (BS Mathematics ‘26)
- INBRE iSURF-Flex, Summer 2024 – Agent-based modeling of emerging disease variants
- A prospective graduate student in mathematics (as of Spring 2026)
Ryllie Pate (BS Mathematics ‘26)
- INBRE iSURF-Flex, Summer 2024 – Parameter space exploration of infectious disease models
Carlos Chavez (BS Mathematics, Secondary Education ‘26 expected)
- TRIO-McNair SRI, Summer 2025 – Dynamical modeling of algae growth