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Research Office
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Established in January 2006, the Undergraduate Research Office helps students pursue research opportunities at The Ohio State University, a top public research institution. Research can be conducted independently, as part of a team, in collaboration with faculty, here at the university or elsewhere. The URO staff also serves as a resource for advisors, technical staff, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and others who are part of the rich research environment at Ohio State. The 2008 URO Report contains more detailed information about the office and its efforts.
The Office maintains this website including information about getting started with research, how to find research opportunities, what's involved in presenting your work, and a variety of other information sources for undergraduates interested in making research a part of their college experience. The URO is assisted by two committees: A Faculty Advisory Committee, and a Student Advisory Committee.
We highly recommend that students begin to explore undergraduate research opportunities early in their academic careers. This website and our office are here to help in the journey!
Who We Are
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Director: Dr. Allison Snow is a professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology. In addition to directing the Undergraduate Research Office, she teaches courses, supervises graduate students, obtains grants, and studies invasive plants and genetically engineered crops in the USA and abroad. She received her BA from Hampshire College and her PhD from the University of Massachusetts. |
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Program Manager: Helene Cweren Helene holds a BS in Anthropology from Brandeis University, an MA in Sociology from University of California - San Diego, and a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard University. Helene is involved in all aspects of the URO, and is responsible for outreach and communication as well as for student programming and advising. She often represents the URO on and off campus. |
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Program Assistant: Mike Bierschenk Mike holds dual BAs in French and Linguistics from Ohio State, an MA in French Studies from Louisiana State, and an MFA in Poetry from Ohio State. Mike works closely with Helene to plan and coordinate URO events, and manages the URO office. |
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Graduate Associate: Paul Patton Paul received his BA in Anthropology and Classical Civilizations and his MS in Environmental Studies with a focus in Environmental Archaeology from Ohio University. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Anthropology at The Ohio State University with a focus on the sub-discipline of Archaeology. He is primarily responsible for marketing and publicizing URO across campus, helping with URO programs, and informing students about research opportunities. |
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