UA Researchers
Note: This database is a list of faculty who welcome undergraduate students into their research projects. It is up to faculty to keep this list updated.
Note: To select more than one Research Location, please hold down your control key while clicking a selection.
Students may also search for research positions, events, and opportunities in Handshake.
Faculty Members: For more information on updating your information in the faculty database please visit ur.arizona.edu/update. For help listing active undergraduate research opportunities in Handshake, contact Kelley Merriam-Castro at kmerriam@arizona.edu.
Note: To select more than one Research Location, please hold down your control key while clicking a selection.
Students may also search for research positions, events, and opportunities in Handshake.
Faculty Members: For more information on updating your information in the faculty database please visit ur.arizona.edu/update. For help listing active undergraduate research opportunities in Handshake, contact Kelley Merriam-Castro at kmerriam@arizona.edu.
Name | Department | Offering Research Opportunities? | Types of Opportunities | Prereqs | Research Location | End Date |
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Julie Armin |
Family and Community Medicine
|
Yes |
For Credit
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An understanding of health equity issues
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Yin Chen |
Pharmacology and Toxicology
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Funded by E-H-TRUE research training grant from NIEHS
|
Other
|
|
Norma Perez-Brena |
The Norton School of Human Ecology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
Research Methods
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Jennifer Stern |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
none
|
Other
|
|
Amit Algotar |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
None
|
Tucson off-campus
|
|
John Streicher |
Pharmacology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Alexis Maltman |
Speech Language and Hearing Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Kevin Lansey |
Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Interest in sustainability and implementing projects
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Eyad Atallah |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Math 129 and Atmo 436/536a or equivalent Math 223 and Atmo 441/541b preferred Python coding skills
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Yang Song |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Basic ability to conduct literature reviews, gather relevant research materials and synthesize information Basic ability to use statistical analysis tools, such as Excel, R, MATLAB, or Python Preferred: Computer programming (e.g., Python/Fortran) or AI/ML model experience Preferred: Spatial data analysis and mapping experiences, such as GIS applications, NETCDF data analysis and visualization
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Pan Yan |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
MATH 413
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Majid Beidaghi |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Programming skills in Python. A background/interest in machine learning is preferred.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Peiwen Li |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Junior to Senior
|
Tucson main campus
|
08/2025
|
Cherie Devore |
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Edward Wellman |
Mining and Geological Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Ralph Fregosi |
Physiology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Ravishankar Palanivelu |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Joseph Hoover |
Environmental Science
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Interest in developing skills in environmental justice; trans-disciplinary and team science projects; community engagement; GIS and spatial analysis; water quality and water resources
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Qin Chen |
Pharmacy Practice and Science
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Curtis Thorne |
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Erdogan Madenci |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Patrick Shipman |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Carlos Zgheib |
Surgery
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
None
|
Other
|
|
Toshinobu Kazui |
Surgery
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
Ideally experience in research, motivated to learn
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
Tania Leal |
Spanish and Portuguese
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
None
|
Tucson main campus
|
05/2025
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