Undergraduate Research Taskforce
The mission of the Undergraduate Research Taskforce (URT) is to make recommendations to the Provost to advance the College’s undergraduate research agenda, provide mentoring and support to student researchers, and review internal proposals and make recommendations for award. The URT is a diverse body with equal representation from faculty, administration, community partners, and student groups.
Newly Appointed Undergraduate Research Taskforce (2015-2016)
- Prof. Gustavo Lopez, Professor of Chemistry - Board Chair
- Saeedah Hickman, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs<
- Dean Deirdre Pettipeice, School of Arts and Humanities
- Vice Provost & Dean Joseph Rachlin, Research
- Vice Provost Davina Porock, Academic Personnel
Board Members (2014-2015)
- Jose Magdaleno, Vice President for Student Affairs
- Dr. Gustavo Lopez, Professor of Chemistry - Board Chair
- Suzette Ramsundar, Associate Director of Campus Life & Leadership Program
- Dr. Chiseche Mibenge, Professor of Political Science
- Shabel Castro, Student Researcher (Macaulay Honors)
- John Unachukwu, Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Coordinator
- Dr. Renuka Sankaran, Professor of Biology
- Valencia Brooks, Student Research (Golden Key Honor Society)
- Saeedah Hickman, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs