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.
My Summer in the Changing Brain Lab
Tanvi Garneni ('27), a Chemistry major, conducted research with Dr. Allyson Mackey (Department of Psychology) on the relationship between ADHD symptoms and daily activity. This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program (PURM).
Penn fourth-year Annabelle Jin named 2025-26 Luce Scholar
The 13-month fellowship provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia.
Penn announces seven 2025 Thouron Scholars
Five fourth-year students and two recent graduates will use the scholarship award to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.
Gaining Clinical and Research Experience
Ellie Mayers ('26), a Nursing major, conducted research on the benefits and disadvantages of activity restriction during pregnancy with the mentorship of Dr. Beth Pineles (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology). This research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program.
Investigating the Biological Foundations of Sleep
Hayle Kim (’25) researched the genetic regulation of early-life sleep under the mentorship of Dr. Jeffrey Rosa and Dr. Matthew Kayser in the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine. Hayle conducted this research with the support of the University Scholars program and recently presented her work at the Advances in Sleep and Circadian Sciences Conference in Clearwater, FL. She was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in 2024.
Research is a Continuous Learning Process
Monica Madya ('25), a Biology major, conducted research on biomarkers of rare metabolic diseases with mentorship from Dr. Rebecca Ganetzky (Department of Pediatrics) and through the support of the Pincus-Magaziner Family Undergraduate Research Fund.
Learning the Role of the Publisher
Dylan Fritz ('25), an English and Urban Studies double major, caught a glimpse of what a career in publishing could look like as an intern at Penn Press through the Summer Humanities Internship Program (SHIP).
Exploring the Quantum Frontier
Jonathan Hong and Kevin Yao conducted research on quantum computing with mentorship from Dr. Gushu Li (Department of Computer and Information Science), and this research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program (PURM).
Behavioral Science in Action
Mimi Pastore ('27), a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, conducted research with Behavior Change For Good (BCFG), a research team that develops behavior change programs to improve daily decisions about health, education, and savings. Mimi was mentored by Dr. Katherine Milkman (Wharton School), and this research was supported by the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program (PURM).
Building Resilience
Yerahm Hong ('26), a Bioengineering major, conducted research on developing a mouse model to better understand Dravet Syndrome, a childhood epilepsy disorder, with the mentorship of Dr. Ethan Goldberg (Department of Neurology). This research was supported by the Class of 1971 Robert J. Holtz Fund Grant.
Music Making and Social Connection
Maya Hardy ('25), a Psychology major, conducted research on the relationship between music and social connection with the mentorship of Dr. Katherine Cotter (Positive Psychology Center). This research was supported by the College Alumni Society Undergraduate Research Grant.