UCO Criminal Justice Student Selected for Prestigious National Science Foundation Program
Liberal Arts News and Events
September 5, 2023
Eight undergraduate students from across the country participate in an 8 week Criminal Justice Research Experience for Undergraduates program at UA Little Rock.
Photo by Benjamin Krain
In the summer of 2023, UCO criminal justice and forensic science senior Jimmi Winn participated in a prestigious eight-week Criminal Justice Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by the National Science Foundation. Jimmi was selected to attend from hundreds of exceptional students from across the nation.
The REU project took place at University of Arkansas at Little Rock and was titled “The Scope and Consequences of Hate Crime Victimization in the South.” During the program, Jimmi learned about data analysis and measurement, academic writing and presenting and research design. She also had the opportunity to attend social events, including tours of the Clinton Presidential Library, Central High School and the Arkansas State Capitol.
Reflecting on this transformative experience, Jimmi shared, “Beyond the wealth of knowledge I gained about the Muslim experience in Arkansas and the broader Southern context, this REU program enabled me to bridge the gap between academic learning at UCO and its practical application in real-world scenarios.”
Jimmi studies under the mentorship of Chunghyeon Seo, Ph.D., UCO assistant professor of criminal justice.
The UCO School of Criminal Justice empowers our students to become the leaders of tomorrow’s criminal justice system. Through our programming, student organizations, curriculum, and partnerships, our students become exceptional working professionals in their communities.
Learn more about the UCO School of Criminal Justice.