This volunteer position presents an exceptional opportunity for student leaders to foster a vibrant community of student researchers while honing essential professional skills, including interpersonal communication, leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and time management.
Penn State Abington Research Ambassadors
Hello, my name is Jonathan, and I’m a third-year computer science major with a passion for research in AI use in education. As a URFM ambassador, I want to incite students to conduct research and provide all interested students with the resources necessary to succeed in their research endeavors!
I am currently a senior majoring in Biology at Penn State Abington, with aspirations to pursue a career in dermatology with a focus on clinical research. My research background includes radio astronomy, where I investigated the behaviors of the Vela pulsar's rotational frequencies, and organic chemistry, where I am currently studying the reaction conditions that facilitate the homocoupling of 2,3-diarylsuccinates. As a Research Ambassador, I’m excited to share my journey and help other students explore research opportunities.
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Join us in fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration through undergraduate research at Penn State. Apply now to become an Undergraduate Research Ambassador and contribute to the academic community's growth and success!
The 2025-2026 application is closed. Check back in the spring to apply for the following school year.
Applications are administered through Google Forms and require the following materials:
- Contact information for one research mentor who can speak about your research experiences
- URFM will contact your recommenders as part of the application process.
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- One-page cover letter that addresses the following questions:
- What strengths and experiences do you bring to the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors program?
- What are your educational and career goals?
- How will serving as an Undergraduate Research Ambassador help you prepare for your goals?
- What strengths and experiences do you bring to the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors program?