Technology:
Jackie Lee (Chair)
Anish Doshi
Cindy Park
James Wu
Michael Knapp
Mariah HuffmanThe Undergraduate Research Network consists of four committees led by the Chair of the organization.
Chair: Usnish Majumdar
The Chair of the Undergraduate Research Network presides over all URN meetings and serves as the head of the Executive Committee. The Chair is also responsible for plotting the overall course of URN, working closely with the Center for Undergraduate Excellence, and coordinating teams of URNies for specific projects.
Oculus Editor-in-Chief: Adam Antoszewski
· The Oculus is UVA's only multidisciplinary undergraduate research journal,
o We accept content form any field, as long as it is original research.
· The Oculus is run by its Editorial Board, a committee of around 20 students who read multiple
dynamic and exciting papers every week.
o This papers are at the forefront of research on Grounds, and represent the best of the new
knowledge that is coming to light through the work of undergraduates at UVA.
o Each one of these submitted papers goes through multiple rounds of eliminations, being read
by multiple groups of editors from various disciplines and backgrounds.
· The Editorial Board then decides which of these papers are of the highest quality, edits them for
clarity and conciseness, and compiles these into an annual publication.
· Once the design has been finalized, this publication is made available before finals begin.
Semester Goal:
· We are specifically aiming to improve the aesthetic of the journal, making the papers more visually
approachable and unifying them with a common theme.
· We are aiming to make The Oculus a brand recognizable across grounds, in both the sciences and
humanities.
Contact Us:
· If you have any ideas or questions, or are interested in submitting content or becoming an editor, feel free to email Adam Antoszewski, Editor-In-Chief, at [email protected].
Outreach Chair: Tarun Kalakoti
The Outreach Committee extends the objectives and programs of the Undergraduate Research Network to all respective schools and disciplines. This committee works to make students aware of URN and everything it does by advertising, sponsoring social events and activities, and facilitating interactions with other clubs on Grounds. A major responsibility of the Outreach Committee is helping the other committees publicize their events. In addition, it is in the process of obtaining an accurate picture of the current state of research at the University so that those partaking in research are accounted for and recognized. The Membership and Outreach Committee is also responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing many of the activities for UVA's annual Research Week. In the past, these activities have included multiple workshops, research at UVA info sessions, and fireside chats with faculty.
Symposium Chair: Zach Hosseinipour
· The Symposium Committee is in charge of hosting our annual, multi-disciplinary research
symposium in April.
· We work mainly on recruiting participants and judges, selecting applicants, and reading abstracts.
· We are mainly concerned with promoting and sharing undergraduate research with fellow students
across grounds in a variety of settings.
Research and Scholarship Chair: Sarah Wyckoff
· Research and Scholarship Week committee focuses on planning and executing a week of events each
fall that highlight various aspects of research and scholarship currently occurring at the University.
· Dedicated to spreading awareness about how to join the network of students conducting research
around Grounds and fostering collaboration.
· RED talks” (TED talk inspired research presentations), a dinner series, and fireside chats with
professors.
· Contact US: Sarah W, R&S: [email protected]
Technology Chair: Jackie Lee
A primary responsibility of the Technology Committee is the design, construction, and maintenance of the URN website. Other projects include the creation of searchable databases of professors and students to facilitate finding research opportunities and technical support for symposiums and workshops and organizing the URN Research Advising Program.
Workshops Chair: Sarah Koch
Sarah K, Workshops: [email protected]
Jackie Lee (Chair)
Anish Doshi
Cindy Park
James Wu
Michael Knapp
Mariah HuffmanThe Undergraduate Research Network consists of four committees led by the Chair of the organization.
Chair: Usnish Majumdar
The Chair of the Undergraduate Research Network presides over all URN meetings and serves as the head of the Executive Committee. The Chair is also responsible for plotting the overall course of URN, working closely with the Center for Undergraduate Excellence, and coordinating teams of URNies for specific projects.
Oculus Editor-in-Chief: Adam Antoszewski
· The Oculus is UVA's only multidisciplinary undergraduate research journal,
o We accept content form any field, as long as it is original research.
· The Oculus is run by its Editorial Board, a committee of around 20 students who read multiple
dynamic and exciting papers every week.
o This papers are at the forefront of research on Grounds, and represent the best of the new
knowledge that is coming to light through the work of undergraduates at UVA.
o Each one of these submitted papers goes through multiple rounds of eliminations, being read
by multiple groups of editors from various disciplines and backgrounds.
· The Editorial Board then decides which of these papers are of the highest quality, edits them for
clarity and conciseness, and compiles these into an annual publication.
· Once the design has been finalized, this publication is made available before finals begin.
Semester Goal:
· We are specifically aiming to improve the aesthetic of the journal, making the papers more visually
approachable and unifying them with a common theme.
· We are aiming to make The Oculus a brand recognizable across grounds, in both the sciences and
humanities.
Contact Us:
· If you have any ideas or questions, or are interested in submitting content or becoming an editor, feel free to email Adam Antoszewski, Editor-In-Chief, at [email protected].
Outreach Chair: Tarun Kalakoti
The Outreach Committee extends the objectives and programs of the Undergraduate Research Network to all respective schools and disciplines. This committee works to make students aware of URN and everything it does by advertising, sponsoring social events and activities, and facilitating interactions with other clubs on Grounds. A major responsibility of the Outreach Committee is helping the other committees publicize their events. In addition, it is in the process of obtaining an accurate picture of the current state of research at the University so that those partaking in research are accounted for and recognized. The Membership and Outreach Committee is also responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing many of the activities for UVA's annual Research Week. In the past, these activities have included multiple workshops, research at UVA info sessions, and fireside chats with faculty.
Symposium Chair: Zach Hosseinipour
· The Symposium Committee is in charge of hosting our annual, multi-disciplinary research
symposium in April.
· We work mainly on recruiting participants and judges, selecting applicants, and reading abstracts.
· We are mainly concerned with promoting and sharing undergraduate research with fellow students
across grounds in a variety of settings.
- Contact US: Zach, (Head of Symposium Chair) [email protected]
Research and Scholarship Chair: Sarah Wyckoff
· Research and Scholarship Week committee focuses on planning and executing a week of events each
fall that highlight various aspects of research and scholarship currently occurring at the University.
· Dedicated to spreading awareness about how to join the network of students conducting research
around Grounds and fostering collaboration.
· RED talks” (TED talk inspired research presentations), a dinner series, and fireside chats with
professors.
· Contact US: Sarah W, R&S: [email protected]
Technology Chair: Jackie Lee
A primary responsibility of the Technology Committee is the design, construction, and maintenance of the URN website. Other projects include the creation of searchable databases of professors and students to facilitate finding research opportunities and technical support for symposiums and workshops and organizing the URN Research Advising Program.
Workshops Chair: Sarah Koch
- The Workshops Committee designs and implements programs to equip students with skills and resources for the world of research.
- Ranging from career-planning workshops to practical guidance on writing grants and interactions with primary literature, we seek to improve the quality of presentation and involvement in scholarly inquiry at the University.
- Workshops also seeks to increase awareness for department organized lectures, workshops, and events through the publication of a weekly email newsletter.
- Eventually, we hope that departments will look to publicize their events in our newsletter.
- We also hope to offer small travel grants for UVA undergraduate students who hope to attend a workshop or conference outside of the UVA community.
- The longterm goal of the workshops committee is to expand our focus beyond URN-sponsored events to help students utilize resources offered by UVA, the Charlottesville community, Virginia as a whole, and other research universities.
Sarah K, Workshops: [email protected]