The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program is building a home to a community of undergraduate students, supported by faculty and staff, who are exploring their own research passions as they emerge as the next generation of wellness scientists, practitioners, and leaders. This program is guided by our 5-phase model of cyclical and iterative co-design.
The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program is a three-year program that is being co-designed with participating undergraduate students and research mentors. The program is guided by theories of applied and situated learning, emphasizing apprenticeship, community, and contextualized learning experiences. Students will participate in seminar courses, community building, summer immersive research experiences, lab apprenticeships, a participatory action research project, and conference participation. Their experience will culminate with the completion of an honors thesis.
The Crown Institute Participatory Research Approach
Affiliated Faculty and Graduate Students
2022-23 Undergraduate Research Fellows
Kit Ganzle
"Ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by the brain and wanted to learn as much about it as possible."
Mandira Gowda
"In my free time, I love to paint, draw, embroider, play/listen to music, and visit friends! Within the established future, I hope to maintain a career in neuroscience or psychiatry."
Yohana Markos
"My hopes with joining this research fellowship is to learn more deeply about BIPOC in areas of STEM, how it affects their mental well-being, and how to better suit their needs for their success."
Ian McGillicuddy
"I have a passion for helping others and I'm excited to see what I can do at the Institute!"
Sienna Russell
"I am super passionate about mental health and helping to resolve some of the inequities in the field, especially the lack of resources in small towns like mine."
