Read the news articles below to learn more about what our students are up to in the world of undergraduate research, fellowships, and scholars programs! This is a great way to learn more about the types of research and fellowships students are participating in.
A Season of Growth
Ashley Spence (‘28), a Biochemistry major, studied how lysosomal repair could play a role in treating diseases. Ashley was mentored by Dr. Claire Mitchell (Department of Basic and Translational Science, Penn Dental), and this research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.
Taking the Risk
Kevin Nhan (‘28), a Psychology and Design double major, researched the effectiveness of healthcare providers’ use of Project ImPACT strategies with mentorship from Dr. Melanie Pellecchia (Department of Psychiatry). This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.
Developing the Next Generation of Energy-Efficient AI Infrastructure: A Summer in the Circuits Lab
Gary Gao ('28), a sophomore in the College and in Wharton, spent this past summer in Professor Marc Miskin's Circuits Lab. There, Gary helped design and prototype a oscillator-based physical learning network, a circuit that can perform AI tasks for a fraction of the energy. This research gave Gary the opportunity to learn the processes necessary for neuromorphic computing. This experience was supported by the Franklin Opportunity Fund, an internship funding opportunity for Benjamin Franklin Scholars.
Two University of Pennsylvania Students Named UChicago Harris Social Impact Fellows
Two University of Pennsylvania seniors, Sage Mehta and Claire Zhang, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious UChicago Harris Social Impact Fellowship, a program that supports emerging leaders committed to advancing meaningful social change through public policy and service. Mehta and Zhang will join the inaugural cohort of Harris fellows.
Bridging Dental Health Gaps Through Research
Rere Adeoye (‘28), a Health and Societies major, investigated potential biomarkers of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) with mentorship from Dr. Modupe Coker (Department of Basic and Translational Sciences). This research was supported by a Grant for Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research.
Research: A Tool for Personal and Professional Growth
Nira Goyal (‘28), a Health and Societies major, conducted research on the usability and effectiveness of the mental health app Joynet with mentorship from Dr. Ran Barzilay (Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia). This research was supported by a Grant for Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research.
Four third-years receive Goldwater Scholarships
Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to students planning research careers in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Working Hard on Labor History
Nishanth Bhargava (‘27), a History major, conducted research on the French labor movement in the 20th century. He was mentored by Siarhei Biareishyk (Department of Russian and East European Studies) and supported by the University Scholars program.
Using Data Science Address Challenges and to Improve Patient outcomes: Interning at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Evan Grove ('26), a System Science & Engineering major, spent this past summer serving as a Data Science Intern at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, working in the Translational Imaging Research Unit in the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine. In this internship Evan worked to develop and apply artificial intelligence to better classify pediatric brain tumors. This experience was supported by the Franklin Opportunity Fund, an internship funding opportunity for Benjamin Franklin Scholars.
Education, Culture, and Community at the Weitzman
Jack Lamey (‘27), a Philosophy, Politics and Economics major, was an intern for the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. This internship was supported by the Summer Humanities Internship Program.
Legal and Policy Research in Practice: A Summer at the University of Minho
Dalila Gafar ('26), a double major in Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Operations, Information, & Decisions, spent this past summer at the University of Minho’s R&D Unit, the Center for Justice and Governance. The internship gave Dalila the opportunity to engage in legal research and compose a report on the EU Digital Services Act. This experience was supported by the Franklin Opportunity Fund, an internship funding opportunity for Benjamin Franklin Scholars.