Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award
Congratulations to the July Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award Winner, Melanie Paredes!
Melanie has recently completed her Honors Undergraduate Thesis titled “Assessing Preventive Care Utilization for Cardiovascular Disease Among U.S. Latinos. This summer Melanie will be at the University of Pennsylvania working on a clinical research study identifying phenotypic subtypes of Heart Failure patients with preserved ejection fracture (HFpEF). She will also be participating in the UCF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, preparing her thesis for manuscript publication at the end of the summer.
Additionally, Melanie has presented her research at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, UCF Student Scholar Symposium, the UCF Health Science Undergraduate Research Conference, and the LMSA SALUD conference in Washington DC.
“Don’t limit yourself! So many of the opportunities I’ve been awarded were things I never thought were possible, go for it anyways! Also, it takes a village. Having strong mentors who are willing to support and encourage you along the way is crucial!”
The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal
Publish your research with the URJ!
The Pegasus Review seeks out article submissions from undergraduate students in all disciplines. Are you willing to turn into a peer-reviewed article your faculty mentored research projects, such as HIM, HUT, poster and conference presentations, independent studies, and more, in a welcoming environment? The Pegasus Review can help you publish your first peer-reviewed article and offers 4 workshops each semester, regular office hours year-round, and scholarships in the summer.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable publishing experience, disseminate your research, and strengthen your resume. URJ’s articles are downloaded and cited all around the world. Click on the link above to view URJ’s submissions and guidelines. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis after the priority deadline.
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