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.
Shaping My Own Science
Jonmejoy Dhar (‘27), a Biochemistry major, conducted research on hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a genetic disorder characterized by immune system disregulation and hyperinflammation. Jonmejoy was mentored by Dr. Scott Canna (Department of Pediatrics), and this research was supported by a Grant for Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research.
Finding PEACE in Storytelling
Angela Gomez (‘26), an Urban Studies major, traveled to Guadalajara to research how symbolic artmaking can support identity development and cultural reconnection. Angela was mentored by Dr. Gerald Campano (GSE, Learning, Teaching, and Literacies Division). This research was supported by a Grant for Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research.
My Voice in Beijing
Phillip Nguyen (‘28), an East Asian Languages and Civilizations major, studied Mandarin Chinese through the Princeton in Beijing (PiB) program. His language training experience was supported by the University Scholars program and mentored by Professor Chih-jen Lee (Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations).
The Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Finance: Interning at Turtleback Partners
Annelise Do ('27), a dual major in Finance and Entrepreneurship and Innovation, spent this past summer serving as a Summer Analyst intern at Turtleback Partners. The internship gave Annelise the opportunity to work at the intersection of entrepreneurship and finance, seeing how concepts taught in the classroom translate to practical firm building. This experience was supported by the Franklin Opportunity Fund, an internship funding opportunity for Benjamin Franklin Scholars.
My Internship at Play On Philly
Sophia Leong (‘28), a Communication major, was a Communications Intern at Play On Philly (POP). POP provides intensive music education to K-12 students who would typically lack access. This internship was supported by the Summer Humanities Internship Program.
Analytical and Human-Centered: A Summer Interning at Sentara Hospital
Corey Brooks ('26), a Health and Societies Major, spent this past summer serving as an Undergraduate Administrative Intern at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a Level I Trauma center in his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia. The internship gave Corey firsthand insight into hospital administration as both an analytical and human-centered discipline. This experience was supported by the Franklin Opportunity Fund, an internship funding opportunity for Benjamin Franklin Scholars.
Embracing Uncertainty
Ioana Gidiuta (‘26), an Electrical Engineering major, studied neuromotor development in infants in efforts to improve rehabilitation strategies with mentorship from Dr. Michelle Johnson (Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation). This research was supported by CURF Summer Research Funding.
Thinking Beyond the Data
Khadija Seck (‘26), a Neuroscience major, researched how to adapt cognitive assessments for low literacy contexts with mentorship from Dr. Iliana Kohler (Department of Sociology). This research was supported by a College Alumni Society Grant.
Chasing Spins, Finding Surprises
Emma Yao (‘27), a Physics and English double major, conducted research at TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle accelerator center, to improve the efficiency of polarization transfers. Emma was mentored by Dr. Syd Kreitzman (Centre for Molecular and Materials Sciences group, TRIUMF) and Dr. Bill Ashmanskas (Department of Physics). Her research was supported by the University Scholars program.
Penn fourth-year awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship
University of Pennsylvania fourth-year Jonibek Muhsinov has been awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in psychiatry at the University of Cambridge in England.
Creating Lasting Connections
From left to right: Daniel Mysliwiec (‘28), a Neuroscience major, and Nathalie Mejia (‘27), a Biology major with Hannah Shalaby (Research Coordinator) and their mentor Dr. Colin Ellis (Department of Neurology. Together, they surveyed epilepsy patients to learn more about their daily lived experiences. This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.