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Over the past year, Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs saw our work blossom as we continued to develop student pipelines and build our connections across the University. Read more in the 2022-23 annual report.

What is Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs (UREP)?

In Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs or UREP, we are focused on engaging students in the process of intellectual and self-discovery through research, fellowships advising, and enrichment programming. Through our advising and programming, we hope to expose our students to a full spectrum of experiential learning, empower our students to make informed choices, and motivate our students to turn passions into opportunities.

Undergraduate research

Undergraduate Research

Get involved in knowledge creation in your field, and learn about ways to find research, do research, and share your research.

Fellowships

Fellowships

Discover opportunities through externally funded, nationally competitive awards, and find resources to craft the strongest applications possible.

Enrichment programs

Enrichment Programs

Learn about our interactive workshops, events, and other programming throughout the academic year designed to support you throughout your time at Drexel and to prepare you for your future goals.

20 Years of STAR Scholars

Ashleigh Jugan
BS environmental science '18

"My faculty mentor not only helped me grow as a researcher, but also as a person."

Matt Wiese
BS/MS mechanical engineering '18

"I learned an incredible amount about robotics and software design, but the biggest takeaway was learning the research mindset."

Jakub Zegar
BS environmental science '20

Researching reptiles and amphibians during STAR (and holding his first wild frog) inspired Jakub to pursue a PhD in biology.

Kristine Loh
BS chemical engineering, MS materials science & engineering '20

“The independence, confidence, and comfort I have in myself and my abilities as a researcher started with STAR.”

Nicholas Barber
BS geoscience ‘18

Nicholas credits STAR with giving him the confidence to successfully apply for multiple prestigious fellowships.

Rachael DiSciullo
BS biology ‘13

Rachael is currently pursuing a PhD in biology, a journey that started with her experience conducting field work in Costa Rica during iSTAR.

Ryan Measel
BS computer engineering, MS electrical engineering, PhD electrical engineering ‘11

“STAR put me on the path to feeling confident enough to run my own projects in grad school and ultimately launch a company.”

Ankira Patel
BS accounting ‘18, MS accounting ‘19

“I gained confidence to not only perform research but also present the findings to classmates and industry professionals.”

Sylvia Herbert
BS/MS mechanical engineering ‘14

STAR helped spark Sylvia’s love of research, and she now runs her own research lab at UC San Diego.

Kyle Matthews
BS materials science & engineering ‘20

“My research in the STAR program along with other undergraduate research opportunities played a key role in my decision to pursue a PhD.”

Anjali Ganguly
BS biological sciences ‘20

“STAR gave me a basic science perspective that will complement my clinical knowledge and experience as I continue my journey as a student doctor and eventual physician.”

Katelyn Kavanaugh
BS materials science & engineering ‘17

"STAR introduced me to research activities and sparked my interest in problem solving and innovation around new materials.”

Sudhanshu Pareek
BS business & engineering ‘20

“I lived with students who were curious, inquisitive, and ready to take risks.”

Ray Canzanese
BS computer engineering ‘08, PhD electrical engineering ‘15

“I learned that my penchant for taking things apart to figure out how they worked translated very well to the field of cybersecurity.”

Dagmawi Mulugeta
BS computer engineering, MS cybersecurity ‘19

"The skills I learned at STAR were foundational to the career I have today.”

Hannah Cherusseril
BS biological sciences ‘20

“Through STAR I gained confidence in myself and my ability to conduct research.”

Cali Chesterman
BS animation & VFX ‘17

As a product manager at Microsoft, Cali values the communication skills she learned through STAR.

Katy Vieira
BS health sciences ‘20

Facing challenges during STAR taught Katy the value of stepping outside of her comfort zone.

Priyanka Shah
BS biological sciences ‘20

"I have several published papers now, and it all started with STAR!"

Karim Chen
BS product design ‘19

“STAR gave me freedom to think during my projects.”

Contact Us

For questions about UREP, email us at urep@drexel.edu.

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