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 Summer Lovin' Research
02/26/2024
Shiny Shen ('26), a Bioengineering major, spent the summer synthesizing microchips to detect and measure human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load with the hopes of creating a portable diagnostic device. Shiny was mentored by Dr. A. T…
Yes to Curiosity
02/19/2024
Dhivya Arasappan ('24), a Health and Societies and Biology double major, conducted research on "climate medicine" and how healthcare providers are responding to the health impacts resulting from climate change. Dhivya was mentored by…
Connections and Growth through Tiempo Juntos
02/12/2024
Ysabella Perez ('26) is a student in the College of Arts and Sciences interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, Ysabella conducted research on the interplay between physical activity…
A Summer to Remember
02/05/2024
Yerahm Hong ('26) is a Biomedical Science major who conducted research on the mechanisms involved in childhood epilepsy under the mentorship of Dr. Ethan Goldberg (Department of Neurology) and Dr. Amelia Eisch (Department of Anesthesiology and…
Finding a Home in the Penn Museum Labs
01/29/2024
Eleanor Grauke ('25) is a History major with a concentration in American History, who conducted archeological research with Dr. Katherine Moore (Department of Anthropology) on materials from the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House. This project was…
What We Can Learn From Birds
01/22/2024
Eric Tao ('25) is a Cognitive Science and Mathematics double major who studies complex social behaviors using a songbird model under the mentorship of Dr. Marc Schmidt (Department of Biology). This research was supported by the College Alumni…
Penn alum named 2024 Churchill Scholar
01/16/2024
Xander Uyttendaele, a 2023 graduate, is among 16 selected nationwide to receive the scholarship.
"Can you believe I get paid to do this?"
01/15/2024
Hannah Shumsky and Isaiah Weir, under the guidance of Dr. Joshua Teplitsky, studied the library of Rabbi David Oppenheim. Oppenheim was Chief Rabbi of Prague from 1703-1736, and his library is regarded as one of the most important collections of…
A Summer at ArtWell
01/08/2024
Clara Papenfuse ('24), a Communication and English double major with a concentration in Culture and Society, was a development intern with ArtWell. This internship opportunity was part of the Summer Humanities Internship Program.
Penn alumna Ashley Fuchs chosen as a 2024 Marshall Scholar
01/04/2024
Now in Estonia on a Fulbright Scholarship, Fuchs is a 2022 graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Two Penn fourth-year students have received Schwarzman Scholarships
01/04/2024
Fourth-year students Amanda Howard and Zhouyi (Joey) Yang have received Schwarzman Scholarships, which fund a one-year master's degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Illuminating Unhoused Patients' Experiences Within the Philadelphia Healthcare System
12/18/2023
Neha Shetty ('24) is a Health and Societies major who conducted research on the injustice and prejudice encountered by people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the healthcare system. The project was supported by the Association of Alumnae…