UROP Staff
Professional Staff
UROP staff are dedicated to assisting students and faculty with all aspects of the undergraduate research process—from finding suitable research or creative opportunities with the right mentor, through writing a proposal, to presenting results.
Sharon Parks, Director
Interests: International Travel, learning about new cultures, going to concerts, comedy shows, cats, beach
Brennan Devine, Administrative Coordinator
Interests: Cooking, movies (good and bad ones), judo, reading
Bethany Bruhl, UROP Advisor
Interests: Pop culture, travel, Disneyland, first-gen college student, Mario Kart, and food enthusiast
Jerry McMillan, UROP Advisor
Interests: Music (choral, orchestral, opera), wilderness (red rocks and high places), reading, FRPGs, wordplay, cooking, mindfulness
Ana Patino, UROP Advisor
Interests: Baking, reading, finding new local spots, museums, practicing self-care, learning new things, watching comfort movies, embroidery
UROP Peer Advisors
UROP Peer Advisors are UROP Fellows who have extensive research experience. They serve as advocates for undergraduate research by assisting the UROP office with outreach, marketing, and mentoring through weekly office hours, advising appointments, social media interactions, and general outreach to the campus.
Kaustubh Simha
Majors: Electrical Engineering & Applied Physics
Representing: Samueli School of Engineering & School of Physical Sciences