Undergraduate Research Club

URC LogoThe Undergraduate Research Club (URC) is a Registered Student Organization dedicated to promoting undergraduate research and creative activity at Kennesaw State University. Here are just a few things you can do as a member of the club:

  • Learn more about how to get started in undergraduate research, how to find a mentor, how to publish and present your results, and how to get funding for your project.
  • Help sponsor the Symposium of Student Scholars each year.
  • Our mission is to promote an environment of undergraduate research on campus, to advance and disseminate the theory and practice of research, to provide members with opportunities for professional socialization in a research environment, to promote research that benefits the community, and to foster relationships among like-minded peers who are also interested in research. URC is open to all KSU students.

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    • Date
      Time
      Location
      Topic
    • August 24, 2023
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams
      Overview of Undergraduate Research at KSU
    • September 21, 2023
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams
      Panel of Undergraduate Research Alumni
    • October 19, 2023
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams

      Overview of Library Research Resources

      More Info

    • November 9, 2023
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams

      Preparing for the Symposium of Student Scholars

      More Info

    • January 22, 2024
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams

      Overview of research at KSU and upcoming research-related events

      More Info

    • February 19, 2024
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams

      Panel of Undergraduate Researchers

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    • March 18, 2024
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams

      Panel of Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentors: 

      Dr. Roneisha Worthy, Assistant Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

      Dr. Evelina Sterling, Interim Chair of the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education and Associate Professor of Sociology

      Dr. Whitney Preisser, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Organismal Biology

      More Info

    • April 15, 2024
      5:30pm-6:30pm
      Academic Learning Center Suite 5500 or join online through Microsoft Teams

      TBA

     

  • The Undergraduate Research Club has conducted team-based research projects that are decided upon by the membership at the beginning of the academic year. Each team is led by either an officer or member who has experience in undergraduate research. The projects are presented at KSU's annual Symposium of Student Scholars.

    More information about the team-based URC research projects can be found here

    A quick guide to research, developed by URC officers, can be found here

    • Officially join the URC on Owl Life.
    • Connect with the Club in Microsoft Teams. This is where members communicate and meetings take place.
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Officers and Contact Information

General inquiries can be sent to urc@kennesaw.edu 

    • Caitlin Callahan

      ccallah8@kennesaw.edu 

      Hello, my name is Caitlin Callahan! I am so delighted and honored to be serving as your president this year! I am a psychology major with a minor in applied statistics and data science. This is my fourth year in the Undergraduate Research Club; in the past I held the marketing officer position for two years. My current research focuses on burnout in college students and the many factors that contribute to mental health, such as discrimination and social support. Through my minor in data science, I have analyzed data sets in sports statistics, heart disease, personal medical insurance costs, and many other topics. I hope to use these skills in an applied statistics or data science graduate program in the future as well as become a full-time data scientist as a career. You can find me on campus working for the Office of Undergraduate Research as a peer mentor where I give guidance to first-year students getting their start in collegiate research.

      Outside of school, I love camping, hiking, kayaking, and basically anything active. My favorite hike I have done was at Saint Mary’s Glacier in Colorado. I also love animals and currently have two cats, Willow and Ivy, named after Taylor Swift songs!

      Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about Undergraduate Research Club, or if you have any general questions about research!

       

      • Diya Patel

        dpate223@students.kennesaw.edu

        Hello there! My name is Diya Patel, and I am a sophomore pursuing a degree in psychology with a pre-med concentration. As someone who is passionate about helping others, I have always been drawn to the field of medicine. With my background in psychology, I hope to bring a unique perspective to the field of healthcare and make a difference in people's lives. Apart from academics, I love getting involved in extracurricular activities that allow me to grow as a leader and serve my community. I am thrilled at the opportunity to serve as your Vice President for the upcoming academic year and contribute to the success of our organization. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

        • Amelia Baker

          abake143@students.kennesaw.edu  

          Amelia is currently a junior at Kennesaw State University working towards a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.  She was previously in the First Year Scholars Program where she worked with Dr. Roneisha Worthy on “Exploring the Use of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase to Enhance Compost Nitrogen Content”, which was then shown at the Symposium of Student Scholars in the spring of 2022. She is also entering her second year of being a Peer Mentor and is a Student Assistant for the Office of Undergraduate Research. Since starting at Kennesaw State University, she has been able to gain undergraduate research experience and familiarize herself with the Office of Undergraduate Research. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and baking. She would like to let incoming freshmen know that while undergraduate research can present challenges, it is rewarding in the end. 

          • Chandler Keown

            ckeown3@students.kennesaw.edu

            Hello, my name is Chandler Keown, and I am a senior psychology major looking into grad school. My end goal is to be a therapist for teens and young adults and in the meantime, I am looking to understand the theories and research behind the steps necessary to help someone in therapy. In addition, I am curious about the nature of research that comes from other fields than that of just psychology. As your Marketing officer, I feel it is necessary to be able to meet each of you where you are and recognize the different cultural, spiritual, or any other socioeconomic backgrounds that compose our campus. I hope to make the Undergraduate Research Club a welcoming and understanding environment where questions and learning can flourish. I feel it is worth mentioning that this is my first semester as the Marketing Officer, and I will not know everything immediately. So, let’s make mistakes together and learn to grow from them! 

            Outside of school, I love anything to do with puzzles or puzzle video games, as well as rock climbing, and anything to do with challenging myself to grow to learn more about myself and others. 

            I also work as a Learning Assistant and have previously been a Supplemental Instructor. So if you have any questions or need any recommendations for tutors or other study materials, feel free to reach out!

             

            • Amy Buddie

              abuddie@kennesaw.edu

              I am the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Psychology. I have served as the faculty advisor for the Undergraduate Research Club since its inception in 2011. I have been the faculty mentor for several of the club's research projects. If you have any questions about anything related to undergraduate research, please do not hesitate to reach out!

             

             

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