The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program is building a home to a community of undergraduate students, supported by faculty and staff, who are exploring their own research passions as they emerge as the next generation of wellness scientists, practitioners, and leaders. This program is guided by our 5-phase model of cyclical and iterative co-design.
The three-year program is being co-designed by participating undergraduate students and research mentors. It is guided by theories of applied and situated learning, with a focus on apprenticeship, community, and contextualized learning experiences. Students will engage in seminar courses, community-building activities, summer immersive research experiences, lab apprenticeships, a participatory action research project, and conference participation. The program will culminate in the completion of an honors thesis.
The Crown Institute Participatory Research Approach
Affiliated Faculty and Graduate Students
2024-25 Undergraduate Research Fellows
Hebe Edwards
"I am interested in researching anxiety disorders and stress in adolescents and how accessible treatment methods could be implemented in communities."
Meghan Densmore
"I am passionate about the psychology surrounding gender relations and the socialization of both young girls and boys through social media, their families, and other institutions."
Riya Kakkar
"I believe that knowledge is the cure and encouragement for mental and physical well-being!"
Emma Spruill
"My main interest is PTSD and trauma-focused psychology and therapy, and I can't wait for what I'll learn over these next three years to further my understanding of psychology as a whole!"
Allison Stovall
"I have always had a passion for psychology, and through my studies, I hope to improve the lives of others and advance the field of child wellness research."
Lucy Swaim
"I joined the URFP because I resonated with Crown鈥檚 vision and have a deep interest in caring for and helping others."
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2023-24 Undergraduate Research Fellows
Morgan Johnson
"I'm passionate about the longevity of mental health care for adolescents as well as understanding how different techniques can be more or less effective in a classroom setting for youth in the long term.
Grace La Joie
"I am fascinated with the fields of developmental and clinical psychology and am hoping to do research in either of these disciplines.听I鈥檓 excited to deepen my wellness and mindfulness practices in addition to developing connections with other fellows and faculty."
Chloe Nowak
"I have an interest in equity and accessibility in education and the developmental processes behind it."
Katie Li
"I'm interested in understanding the well-being and mental health of adolescents to build an environment where everyone can thrive."
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2022-23 Undergraduate Research Fellows
Mandira Gowda
"In my free time, I love to paint, draw, embroider, play/listen to music, and visit friends! Within the established future, I hope to maintain a career in neuroscience or psychiatry."
Yohana Markos
"My hopes with joining this research fellowship is to learn more deeply about BIPOC in areas of STEM, how it affects their mental well-being, and how to better suit their needs for their success."
Ian McGillicuddy
"I have a passion for helping others and I'm excited to see what I can do at the Institute!"
