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.
- Become a member on Owl Central
- Join CSI by signing on to OwlCentral and searching for CSI - then join in on the fun!
- Attend a general body meeting
- Attend a "Meeting of the Minds"- event hosted to encourage networking and engagement between faculty and students
- Keep up with CSI on Instagram!
- Become familiar with the research process
Meet the Officers of CSI!
| Title | Research Interest(s) | Future Goals | Affiliation |
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President & Marketing Director: Angel Ellis 
aellis2021@sanmingzhi.net |
I am currently researching Biological Anthrolpology. My research interests include all aspects of anthropology. | My goal is to graduiate with my B.A.'s in anthropology + criminal justice and the Undergraduate Research Certificate. After that, I will pursue more schooling to expand my knowledge. |
Anthropolgy Club OURI Student Employee |
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Vice President: Jaimie Yap 
jyap2020@sanmingzhi.net |
2021-22 Undergraduate Researcher of the Year |
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Treasurer: Aryan Ramay 
mramay2019@sanmingzhi.net |
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.
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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. |
VITAS Healthcare Volunteer HOSA Treasurer American Medical Student Association (AMSA) FAUHS SGA Member |
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Outreach Coordinator Dana Smith
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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. |
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. |
Goldwater Scholar NSF LEARN Scholar University Honors Program (UHP) NSF Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) REU Student |
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Secretary: Joshua St Juste-Ellis
jstjusteelli2022@sanmingzhi.net |
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Club Liaison: Simone Marsh 
smarsh2022@sanmingzhi.net |
I am currently focused on autonomous vehicle research, particularly exploring the limitations of these systems and how those constraints affect their practical applications.
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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.
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NSF LEARN Scholar University Honors Program Tri-Alpha Honor Society Alpha Omega Epsilon |
