Ambassadors
- The Ambassador program prepares current undergraduate researchers to facilitate workshops, assist at UURAF, and provide feedback to the UR staff on current and proposed program offerings.
Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
The Undergraduate Research Ambassador program prepares current undergraduate researchers to facilitate workshops, assist at UURAF, and provide feedback to the UR staff on current and proposed program offerings.
While the UR Office sponsors Ambassador-led workshops each semester, the Ambassadors are also frequently invited to present during class periods and student academic society meetings. Please contact the Undergraduate Research Office by phone at 517-884-1559 or email ugrsrch@msu.edu if you are interested in bringing the Ambassadors to your class or to arrange for a presentation.
Current Ambassadors
Rachel Brock '15
What does bone loss in mice have to do with human health? Quite a lot, according to Physiology major Rachel Brock '15.
Allie Browe '13
MSU Senior Allie Browe can define her undergraduate research experience in history in one word: books.
Andy Chou '13
Do you ever get overwhelmed with all of the public policy debates taking place right now in Michigan? Do you wish you had more information about specific policies and topics? MSU economics senior Andy Chou worked on a resource that might be perfect for you.
Conrad Corretti '13
Conrad Corretti '13 was very interested in finding a research position on campus. He spent a lot of time knocking on doors, following up on leads, and asking professors. And he spent a lot of time being told no. "I was turned down for lots of projects I was interested in," he remembers. "This went on for about a year."
Jaya Gupta '13
There are lots of ways to get involved in the fight against breast cancer. Jaya Gupta ’13 chose research.
Nate Kesto '13
For his undergraduate research project, Electrical Engineering major Nate Kesto '13 figured out a way to make a prop sword sound like a lightsaber. The Force is strong with this one.
Craig Pearson '14
Ever broken a bone? Even if you think you haven't, undergraduate researcher Craig Pearson '14 knows you have.
Amy Pochodylo '13
Amy Pochodylo ’13 came to East Lansing with a passion for chemistry. “I loved it in high school, and knew I wanted to work in chemistry for the rest of my life,” she explains. What she lacked was research experience and a chance to put theory to practice.
Phillip Pratt '13
When senior psychology major Phillip Pratt took a class with Dr. Daisy Chang, he enjoyed it so much he knew he wanted to be more involved.
“I really enjoyed the course so I contacted Dr. Chang and asked if she was in need of help on any of her current studies. There were multiple projects I got to choose from and I selected which research project best suited my research interests.”
James Schwaderer '13
Ever wonder how people shared stories and information before Facebook and Twitter? Undergraduate researcher James Schwaderer '13 studies rock art: possibly the very first form of social media.
Alison Thierbach '13
Alison Thierbach '13 is a great example of how Spartans work to advance the common good in uncommon ways.
