Undergraduate Research Society of Purdue
The Undergraduate Research Society of Purdue is a student-led organization, advised by the Office of Undergraduate Research, for prospective, current, and past undergraduate researchers to develop the necessary skills to be successful in their present and future endeavors.
To be added to the mailing list for the Undergraduate Research Society, go to the mailing list sign-up page.
Use this Google Calendar of meetings to add the schedule of events to your calendar.
Use the emails provided below to ask questions about undergraduate research opportunities based on your interests.
UGRSP Travel/Professional Development Grant
The Undergraduate Research Society of Purdue (UGRSP) in collaboration with the Purdue Mortar Board recognizes Purdue University undergraduate researchers who have been selected to present research findings at a national or international, professional or academic conference or plan to attend one. This program supports undergraduate students in the dissemination of their research and improvement of their communication skills through the participation in scholarly activity.
These awards are competitively awarded. This funding was made possible through an equal match between UGRSP and the Purdue Mortar Board.
Spring 2022 application for conferences between February 15, 2022 and May 15, 2022.
Application Link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7ZJwspKXeogG3CC
Deadline: February 4, 2022 at 11:59pm EST
Undergraduate Research Pitch Competition
What giant leaps are undergraduate researchers completing at Purdue? The Undergraduate Research Pitch Competition highlights undergraduate researchers' projects while promoting concise and effective storytelling during this event celebrating undergraduate research.
March 24, 2022 from 7-10pm in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center and livestreamed via YouTube.
Those interested in participating in this judged event should submit a recorded version of their research pitch on the Undergraduate Research Pitch Competition website by March 4, 2022.
This event is co-hosted with the Purdue Office of Undergraduate Research.
Executive Board
Zach Lamantia '23, President
College of Engineering
Research Conducted at Purdue: Gene Sonodelivery with Dr. Figueiredo in the College of Veterinary Medicine
Janessa Schaefer '23, President-elect
College of Engineering
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Boudouris (POWER Labs)
Rohit Harapanhalli '23, Co-Vice-President
College of Engineering
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Steve Wereley in the School of Mechanical Engineering
Research Conducted outside of Purdue: Dr. Rutesh Dave at Long Island University Brooklyn
Pritham Sambathur '23, Co-Vice-President
College of Science
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Bruce Applegate in the Purdue Bioluminescence Lab
Olivia Loesch '23, Treasurer
College of Engineering
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Goergen Cardiovascular Imaging Research Laboratory
Sanchita Chakraborty '22, Secretary
College of Science
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Cai's Lab
Research Conduct outside of Purdue: Dr. Driver's Lab at University of Illinois - Chicago
College Liaisons
College Represented: College of Agriculture
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Solomon's Lab working on Elastine-like Peptides; Catalent Process Development: Drug Product Development
College Represented: College of Education
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Jasmine Begeske, Creating positive relationships with elementary-aged students with disabilities; Dr. Tara Star Johnson, Indiana Educational Policy Making Research
College Represented: College of Engineering
Research Conducted at Purdue: Chronic venous diseases and vein ablation
Research Conducted outside of Purdue: Effects of COVID-19 on medical students in Uganda
College Represented: College of Engineering
Research Conduct at Purdue: Dr. Hyowon Lee (LIMR); Dr. Nauman (HIRRT Lab)
Research Conducted outside of Purdue: Dr. Gallant (UM - Twin Cities) and Dr. Friedman (IU School of Medicine) on a systematic review of chronic kidney disease mobile applications.
College Represented: College of Health & Human Sciences
Research at Purdue: Dr. Bowman (School of Health Sciences)
Colleges Represented: College of Liberal Arts
Research Conducted at Purdue: Drs. Krista Kelley and Stacey Connaughton, Social justice internship program
College Represented: College of Pharmacy
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Steve Byrn, Abuse deterrent opioids and formulation problems/side effects of Lisinopril
College Represented: Krannert School of Management
Research interest: Business consulting
Vacant. If you have questions or to fill the position, contact President Zach Lamantia.
College Represented: College of Science
Research Conducted at Purdue: Dr. Julie C Liu Lab
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