Founded in 2003, the Undergraduate Research Council (URC) provides leadership and direction for the UCF undergraduate research community. Members are (1) faculty representatives from academic departments or (2) staff from supporting offices. This council is organized through the Office of Undergraduate Research.
The URC serves as a conduit of information to ensure that the campus community is aware of programs, opportunities, and updates pertinent to students and faculty engaged in undergraduate research activity. Members also serve a critical function by serving as reviewers for program applications and poster conferences
We are committed to supporting these researchers across campus through these core goals:
- Preparing timely programmatic updates to departmental representatives through 6 meetings per academic year
- Offering leadership to advance equitable undergraduate research opportunities across campus
- Guiding successful campus-wide implementation of undergraduate research programs and opportunities
- Identifying needs and trends in undergraduate research across campus
- Providing feedback on existing programs and proposed changes
Mission:
The URC convenes three times each fall and spring semester to provide support and leadership to the University of Central Florida (UCF) undergraduate research community. The Council serves in an advisory role to the UCF Office of Undergraduate Research and UCF administration in matters of policy and procedure related to undergraduate research. The Council members also serve as ambassadors of undergraduate research in their home departments and units, ensuring that the campus community is informed of opportunities and updates.
2021-2022 Academic Year Representatives:
Abby Milon
Ahlam Al-Rawi
Andrew Randall
Anna Valdes
Aubrey Jewett
Charlotte Trinquet Du Lys
Damian Dechev
Darya Farsinejad
Edward Dandrow
Harrison Oonge
Jacqueline Towson
John Venecek
Joo Kim
Joseph Brennan
Joshua Roney
Karen Ehrhart
Kausik Mukhopadhyay
Kayode Aleshinloye
Kenneth Teter
Kimberly Finley
Kimberly Schneider
Lanlan Kuang
Lashay Vasquez
Lei Wei
Linda Walters
Marcy Galbreath
Maria Harrington
Maritza Concha
Martha Garcia
Mary Tripp
Matt Chin
Matthew Matusiak
Michael Aldarondo-Jeffries
Morgan Bauer
Muriel Lee
Natalia Toro
Nessette Falu
Nicole Damico
Nora Lee Garcia
Padmini Coopamah Waldron
Quynh Dang
Ratna Chakrabarti
Richard Harrison
Robert Jones
Robert Steward, Jr.
Sarah Evans
Sharon Woodill
Stephen Kuebler
Steve Seay
Swadeshmukul Santra
Tasnim Mellouli
Tiana Tucker
Tison Pugh
Vicki Montoya
The Student Undergraduate Research Council meets to discuss and promote the involvement of undergraduates in the ongoing activities of the UCF research community.