Ar'Shundra Hampton Chosen for NSF Research Grant at Samford University

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BIRMINGHAM, AL (05/09/2013)(readMedia)-- Ar'Shundra Hampton of Montgomery, daughter of Tandra Brown and Erick Shelton, was chosen for a prestigious National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. for the summer of 2013. The REU supports interdisciplinary research in a diverse Appalachian ridge and valley ecosystem. Ar'Shundra will conduct research with Dr. Denise Gregory of the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Ar'Shundra is a graduate of Carver Senior High School and currently attends Miles College.

Samford University is consistently ranked in the top tier of its peer group by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1841, it is the largest private university in Alabama with more than 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled annually. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in eight schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, law, nursing and pharmacy. Samford attracts students from around the world and has an extensive international studies program. Samford also is consistently recognized nationally as an exceptional value, with top academic programs and affordable tuition and fees. Samford competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the historic Southern Conference.