Center for Undergraduate Research
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Staff

Casey MacKeen
Undergraduate Student Assistant

Casey helps develop and implement communications strategies for the Center.

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Alison Olcott
Director
Strong Hall, room 151

Alison directs the Center for Undergraduate Research and oversees all programming.

Nikki Perry
Assistant Director for Faculty Initiatives
785-864-3391
Strong Hall, room 151

Nicole supports faculty and staff in their roles as research mentors and instructors, directs communications efforts, and manages the Undergraduate Research Awards.

Samadia Saquee
Graduate Student Assistant

Samadia assists with the Emerging Scholars Program.

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Dawn Tallchief
Assistant Director for Student Programs
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Strong Hall, room 151

Dawn oversees student programming at the Center for Undergraduate Research, including the Emerging Scholars Program.


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Research teaches critical thinking and problem solving — top skills sought by employers
The Research Experience Program has certified more than 2,000 students since 2005
KU is a member of the Council on Undergraduate Research
More than 1,200 students have received Undergraduate Research Awards since 1986
More than 150 mentors sponsored undergraduate projects through the Center for Undergraduate Research each year
KU's first valedictorian, Flora Richardson, conducted research as an undergraduate before graduating in 1873
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Use research to apply what you learned in the classroom to a real problem
Students who perform research develop strong relationships with KU faculty
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