Contact Us
UROP’s services and programs are available in person and remotely. We can be contacted in the following ways:
Attend an Information Session
View our Calendar to find an Information Session to attend and learn more.
First-time visitors should attend the Get Involved in Research Information Session or watch all three Get Involved in Research recordings:
Watch our Summer Research Opportunities Information Session recording if you’re interested in doing research over the summer.
Visit our Office
Student Excellence Center
559 Science Library
Monday through Friday
10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm
Schedule an Appointment
After attending an Information Session, you may meet with a UROP Advisor in person or on Zoom if you need more assistance.
UROP 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, writing a proposal, presenting results, to writing a scholarly paper for publication.

Sharon Parks, Director

Gregoria Barazandeh, UROP Advisor

Jerry McMillan, UROP Advisor

Jarrod Ventura, UROP Advisor

UROP Ambassadors





We mourn the loss of UROP Advisor Philippe Relouzat, who died on November 5, 2021. In his work at UROP, Philippe was committed to helping students find their passions through research. We miss our colleague and friend: his easy smile, deep voice and hearty laugh.