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.
Two fourth-year students chosen as 2025 Marshall Scholars
Tej Patel and Sridatta Teerdhala are both in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management, a dual degree in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School.
Research on Regulation
Matthew Klausner ('26), a Hispanic Studies and Political Science double major, conducted regulatory research under the mentorship of Dr. Cary Coglianese (Penn Carey Law School, Department of Political Science). This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring (PURM) Program.
Cultivating Creativity
Amina Khasanova ('26), a Biology major, conducted research on the role of nuclear speckles in gene expression under the mentorship of Dr. Shelley Berger (Departments of Cell and Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Biology) through the support of the College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant.
My Time in San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
Valeria Bonomie ('25), a Health and Societies major, travelled to San Antonio de Areco, Argentina to study local healthcare accessibility initiatives under the mentorship of Dr. Adam Mohr (Departments of Anthropology and Health and Sociology of Science) through the support of the Gelfman International Summer Fund.
Decoding Dark Energy: Exploring the Expanding Universe
Emma Yao ('27) researched dark energy and supernovae at the Department of Physics & Astronomy under the mentorship of Dr. Mathew Madhavacheril and PhD Candidate Jason (Jaemyoung) Lee. She completed this research with support from the University Scholars program.
Gaining Insight into Potential Careers
Sylvia Erdely ('27), a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, spent her summer exploring her interests in archival research as an intern at the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts through the Summer Humanities Internship Program (SHIP).
University Scholar Shares Research at the Society for Neuroscience
Austin Pothikamjorn (’25) recently attended the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting with support from the University Scholars program and the 2024 Trainee Development Award from the Society for Neuroscience.
A Summer of Coding and Connections
Alvin Agbenyegah, Angele Diamacoune, Lindsay Muneton, and Hannah Sung spent the summer studying the social impacts of genetic testing under the mentorship of Dr. Wendy Roth (Department of Sociology). This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program (PURM). Read Alvin's and Lindsay's reflections on this research experience below!
Penn alumnus named 2024 Samvid Scholar
Arnav Lal (C'23) has been chosen for the fourth cohort of Samvid Scholars. Lal was selected from a pool of over 1000 applicants for his academic and leadership achievements and demonstrated drive to make positive changes in society.
The Importance of Community in Research
Seyoon Chun ('26), a History major, conducted public health research under the mentorship of Dr. Andy Tan (Department of Communication) on how tobacco companies target members of the LGBT community. This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program (PURM).
Penn fourth-year Om Gandhi is a 2025 Rhodes Scholar
Penn fourth-year Om Gandhi, from Barrington, Illinois, has been awarded a 2025 Rhodes Scholarship, which funds tuition and a living stipend for graduate study at the University of Oxford in England. He is among 32 American Rhodes Scholars, and an expected 100 worldwide.