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.
When Robots Dive into Forests: Exploring Autonomous Systems in Natural Environments
Siming He ('25), a Computer Science and Statistics double major, conducted research on the use of autonomous robots to better understand forest ecosystems under the mentorship of Dr. Pratik Chaudhari (Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering) and Dr. Vijay Kumar (Department Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics). This research was supported by the Vagelos Undergraduate Research Grant and Class of 1971 Robert J. Holtz Fund.
Precious and Exciting Months at the Kislak and Archives
Kaitlynn Gilmore ('26), a History of Art major, was an intern at the University Archives and Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts. Participation in this internship was through the Summer Humanities Internship Program.
A Summer of Rare Disease Research and Personal Growth
Bella Santiago ('26), a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, conducted research on the impacts of a rare genetic mutation on cell behavior and function under the mentorship of Dr. Xilma Ortiz-Gonzalez (Department of Neurology) through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.