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 Behind-the-Scenes View of Penn's Art
Nina Mayers ('28), a History of Art major, was an intern for the Penn Art Collection. The University of Pennsylvania Art Collection contains more than 8,000 art objects, which have significant aesthetic, historical, and market value. This internship was supported by the Summer Humanities Internship Program.
Magnetic Moments
Forrest Lin (’27), a Bioengineering major, utilized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to better understand small vessel disease (SVD). Forrest was mentored by Dr. Kelly Sloane (Department of Neurology, Penn Medicine) and supported by the University Scholars program.
Unrestricted Growth
Selena Yee ('28), a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, conducted research with Dr. ChiaKo Hung (School of Social Policy and Practice) on nonprofit funding mechanisms. This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.
What Studying Bats Taught Me About Research
Liam Wimmer ('28), a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, conducted research with Dr. Dustin Brisson (Department of Biology) on parasites carried by little brown bats. This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.
Exploring Potential Career Paths
Noel Palomino de la Torre ('27), a Visual Studies and Mathematics double major, was an intern at the Arthur Ross Gallery. The Arthur Ross Gallery is a catalyst for creativity, and its mission is to engage, educate, and inspire. This internship was supported by the Summer Humanities Internship Program.
Energy and International Security Research Abroad
Annabelle Paradise ('25), an Earth and Environmental Science major, traveled to Norway and Lithuania to conduct research on sub-sea critical energy infrastructure security. Annabelle was mentored by Dr. Benjamin Schmitt (Department of Physics and Astronomy, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy) and this project was supported by the College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant.
My Most Rewarding Academic Experience
Manya Gupta ('25), a Political Science and Economics double major, conducted research on why many Indian households still cook with firewood despite receiving free liquified petroleum gas under government programs. Manya was mentored by Dr. Tariq Thachill (Department of Political Science) and this project was supported by the College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant. Her thesis won one of three university-wide Phi Beta Kappa Best Thesis Awards, shared the Leo S. Rowe Prize for best thesis in comparative politics and international relations, and won the Holden Furber Prize for best undergraduate essay related to South Asia.
Be Willing to Learn, Make Mistakes, and Keep Going
Ryan Tannir ('25), a Biology and Biochemistry double major, conducted research on immunotherapy treatments for cancer. Ryan was mentored by Dr. Leyuan Ma (Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine) and this project was supported by the College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant. Currently, Ryan, is continuing his research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Research Technician.
Tuning into the Past
C.H. Henry ('25), a Communication and History double major, conducted research on the influence of presidential campaign music on the American voter. C.H. was mentored by David Eisenhower, J.D. (Annenberg School for Communication) and this project was supported by the College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant.
Connecting Psychology and Law Through Research
Jessica Thomas ('25), a Psychology major, conducted research on how childhood experiences differentially impact a person’s judgments of moral blame. Jessica was mentored by Dr. Geoffrey Goodwin (Department of Psychology) and this project was supported by the College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant.
Penn graduate named 2025 Yenching Scholar
Blake Kravitz will receive full funding to pursue a master’s degree in China studies at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing.