CURF Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) are undergraduates from a variety of research fields who can help Penn students get started in research. RPAs are available for consultation via email, and at CURF outreach events such as Preceptorials, Research Open Houses, Research Symposia, and Workshops. RPAs can help you explore research opportunities, identify potential faculty mentors, and apply for research grants.
Each October, all 1st- and 2nd-year students PLUS 3rd-year transfers will receive an invitation to be formally matched with a Research Peer Advisor. However, undergraduates are always welcome to contact RPAs individually outside of the official matching process.
Current Research Peer Advisors
Ahanger, Hana
Health & Societies
Alex, Aleena
Biology
An, Michelle
Neuroscience
Anandarajah, Aaron
Neuroscience
Atsavapranee, Ella
Bioengineering
Bambach, Nicholas
Biology
Baraki, Bruke
Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics
Bayana, Harish
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Beratan, Noah
Biology
Chan, Jacqueline
Neuroscience
Chandran, Suraj
Chemistry, Mathematics
Chen, Alex
Biochemistry
Chen, Cathy
Biology
Cheng, Melody
Neuroscience
Chenna, Srish
Bioengineering
Chihoub, Lina
Neuroscience
Choi, Philip
Physics and Astronomy
Chung, Megan
Biology
Cousin, Ashley
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Dasgupta, Anushka
Health & Societies
Dedhia, Mehek
Neuroscience
Draughn, Janay
English
Dumas, Alexandra
Bioengineering
Faircloth, Sophie
Linguistics, Psychology
Futeran, Hannah
Biology
Georgostathi, Georgia
Bioengineering, Biology
Gill, Jasleen
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Gringeri, Abby
Biochemistry
Gupta, Sagar
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Han, Chloe
BiochemistryHarris, Abigail
Physics and AstronomyHe, Siming
Computer Science, StatisticsHo, Joyce
Biology, Political ScienceHuang, Jeffrey
Bioengineering
Jin, David
Economics, Mathematics
Jin, Hannah
Cognitive Science
Jinich, Alan
English, Neuroscience
Kadan, Sophie
Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy
Kane, Sarah
Physics and Astronomy
Kantemneni, Eashwar
NeuroscienceKaram, Shriya
Systems Engineering
Ke, Adrian
History
Keeler, Emma
Biology
Kim, Hayle
Neuroscience
Kline, Zoey
Biology
Kong, Christine
Biology, Health & Societies
Krishnan, Aravind
Health Care Management, Statistics, Biology
Krotenok, Philip
Economics
Lal, Arnav
Biophysics, Philosophy
Lee, Yujung
NursingLi, Victor
Architecture, Comparative Literature
Liu, Alyssia
Neuroscience
Lu, Alex
Bioengineering
Matwijec, Grace
BiochemistryMeah, Ibnat
Biology
Osman, Rahma
Neuroscience
Pan, Isa
Chemistry, Materials Science & EngineeringPaul, Maya
Biology
Peloso, Winston
Biophysics, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy
Sahni, Aarush
Bioengineering, Chemistry
Salvacion, Mykaela
Biology
Sherman, Emily
Biology
Sridhar, Saraswati
Bioengineering
Starobin, Jack
Economics, Political Science
Sutton, Lilianne
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Turlip, Ryan
Neuroscience
Uddin, Syraj
Neuroscience
Uppuluri, Sindhuja
Neuroscience
Viswanathan, Aravind
Neuroscience
Wang, Kira
Communications, Political Science
Wu, Linda
Biology, Wharton
Wu, Shaolong (Lorry)
Finance, Statistics
Xie, Zhangyang (Charlie)
Africana Studies
Yagawara, Ren
Psychology
Young, Sam
Physics and Astronomy
Yu, Angela
Cognitive Science, Health & Societies
Zheng, Shannon
Biology
Zhou, Shujing (Maggie)
Computer Science, NeuroscienceBecome a Research Peer Advisor
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) seeks current undergraduate researchers to serve as Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) to the general Penn undergraduate community. RPAs work in all academic disciplines, so any Penn undergraduate who is engaged in research is encouraged to apply. The 2022-23 deadline is September 11!
Research Peer Advisor responsibilities include:
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Serve as mentor to a small group of 1st and 2nd year students who have questions about research
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Be available via email (posted on the CURF web site) and at outreach events to advise aspiring undergraduate researchers on how to get started in research
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Share your experiences getting started in undergraduate research at CURF Preceptorials, Research Open Houses, Research Symposia, Workshops, and other CURF outreach events at the ARCH, in the College Houses, and across campus
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Work with the CURF Undergraduate Advisory Board to plan programs, provide feedback, conduct outreach, and identify faculty conducting research in order to strengthen undergraduate research culture at Penn
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Consult with CURF staff on outreach efforts and event planning
Interested students should complete the CURF Research Peer Advisor Application.
Interviews will be conducted with qualified candidates who most closely meet the program’s current needs.
