Nathaniel Thom
- Assistant Professor -
- Wheaton College -
Interested in my research? Want to help?
There are multiple ways to get involved with my research on resilience: as a student, as a donor,
or by simply passing my information along to other interested parties.
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It is difficult to find funding for the work that I do with aid workers; therefore, I rely heavily on private donations to fund this part my research. Your donations help me do things like buy supplies and pay research assistants, upgrade equipment, and help pay for resilience-based training programs.
If you're interested in donating, please contact me: nate.thom@wheaton.edu
Student involvement
If you're interested in my research and can dedicate at least 5 hours per week for a semster than I'd be happy to work with you. The ideal candidate is an underclassman who is interested in getting involved for at least two semesters and a summer. The more you invest, the more benefits you reap. While doing research with me, you'll learn a wide array of intangible skills that professional, graduate, and medical schools are looking for; not to mention future employers. Qualitites you'll learn: initiative, critical thinking, team-work, deadlines, independent, problem-solver, creativity, quantitative skills, and interpersonal skills. I will press you hard, but it'll be worth it!
Ideal scenario:
FRESHMAN YEAR
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Spend 5 hours/week in my lab during your second semester Freshman year
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During this time you'll provide entry-level support to an upperclassman research assistant in my lab.
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You'll gain valuable experience and get one-on-one mentoring
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
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​During your sophomore year, you'll have the opportunity to start a research project in my lab through Dr. Hunt's Physiology course (AHS 361). If you continue on through his Integrative Physiology course (AHS 452), you can continue this project. By this point, you'll likely have enough data to present at a national meeting like The Society for Neuroscience, The Society for Psychophysiological Research, the American College of Sports Medicine, Exprimental Biology, Obesity, or other avenues.
JUNIOR YEAR
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As a junior you'll work on publishing your project in a peer-reviwed journal and also have the opportunity to start managing a team of underclassman in the lab.
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​The summer after your junior year you'll have the opportunity to participate in Wheaton's Research in Residence. This program provides housing and a stipend and the opportunity to do focused research for 10 weeks over the summer. This will launch you into your senior year.
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SENIOR YEAR
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By the first semester of your senior year you'll have submitted your manuscript for publication and will spend your senior year managing projects and responding to reviewer comments concerning your submitted manuscript.
