The OUR Research Ambassador team is a group of undergraduate students who have their own experience in undergraduate research and a passion for promoting undergraduate research at The University of Alabama.
The Research Ambassadors represent a variety of research disciplines and academic backgrounds, ranging from STEM to social sciences to humanities and fine arts, and they help to connect undergraduate students to research opportunities both on and off campus.
What Do OUR Research Ambassadors Do?
- One-on-one advising with students to help students find research opportunities and develop individualized research plans.
- Promote undergraduate research involvement and opportunities.
- Visit classes, clubs, and other organizations to discuss research opportunities.
- Participate in all events sponsored by the Office for Undergraduate Research
Ellie Aldred
Research & Academic Interests: Political Science, History, Anthropology, Archaeology
Mentor: Dr. Richard Fording
Chandni Bhat
Research & Academic Interests: Chemistry, Mathematics, Pre-Med
Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth T. Papish
Katie Butler
Research & Academic Interests:
Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Mentor: Dr. David Dixon
Dakeya Chambers
Research & Academic Interest: Physics, Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Bailin
Isabella Concannon
Research & Academic Interests:
Chemistry, Pre-Med, Classic Civilization, Latin
Mentor: Dr. John Kim
Cecilia Cordell
Research & Academic Interests: Finance, Economics, AMP
Mentor: Dr. Yuan Yuan Chen and Dr. Amanda Ross
Leah Dorsey
Research & Academic Interests: Nursing, Sleep, Psychology, Biology
Mentor: Dr. Pat Carter
Aidan Flanagan
Research & Academic Interests:
Biology, Microbiology
Mentor: Dr. Brandon Kim
Madison Hasnani
Research & Academic Interests: Social Work, Psychology, Medicine
Mentor: Dr. Hyunjin Noh
Yonathan Janka
Research & Academic Interests: Biology, Neuroscience, Internships
Mentor: Dr. Ryan Earley
Raeed Kabir
Research & Academic Interests: Economics, Finance, Mathematics
Mentor: Dr. Michael Price
Anjali Kurse
Research & Academic Interests: Drug Delivery, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar
Grant Ligon
Research & Academic Interests: Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Chris Crawford
Bailey Liddle
Research & Academic Interests:
Analytics, Cybersecurity, Technology
Mentors: Dr. Nick Freeman & Dr. Greg Bott
Michelle McCleod
Research & Academic Interests:
Neuroscience, Psychology, Linguistics
Mentors: Dr. Evie Malaia
Trista Mendes
Research & Academic Interests: Communicative Disorders, Spanish
Mentor: Dr. Luca Campanelli
Jenny Nguyen
Research & Academic Interests: Biology, Biomedical Anthropology, Pre-Med
Mentor: Dr. Lisa Pawloski
Carter Pate
Research & Academic Interests: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Mentor: Dr. Aijun Song
Elise Powis
Research & Academic Interests: Psychology, Criminal Justice
Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Cox
Angel Reed
Research & Academic Interests: Psychology, Human Development
Mentor: Dr. Jason Scofield
Molly Sullivan
Research & Academic Interests: Biology, Anthropology
Mentor: Dr. Melanie Higgins & Dr. Courtney Helfrecht
Chanakya Thirumala Setty
Research & Academic Interests: Computer Science, Mathematics, AMP
Mentor: Dr. Chris Crawford
