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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Gelmann |
Medicine
|
Yes |
Paid
|
chemistry biochemistry
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Dominic Mcgrath |
Chemistry and Biochemistry
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Chemistry 151/152
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Robert Root |
Environmental Science
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Chemistry 101 or like, ability to work in a laboratory
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Jennifer Barton |
BIO5 Institute
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, at least sophomore level
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Shankar Venkataramani |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
|
Calculus, Linear Algebra, Programming. Differential equations would be very helpful.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Xueying Tang |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
calculus, linear algebra, and programming skills in R or Python; DATA 363 and 375 a plus.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Joellen Russell |
Geosciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Calculus, Introduction to Oceanography
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Joseph Watkins |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Calculus and linear algebra. Advanced mathematics and statistics courses a plus.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Barry Ganapol |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Calculus
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Charles Haessig |
Mathematics
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Calculus
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Oliver Monti Masel |
Chemistry and Biochemistry
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Calc I and II
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Judith Brown |
The School of Plant Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
For Credit
|
biology, biochemistry, plant pathology, microbiology
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Ralph Fregosi |
Physiology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Biology 182 PSIO 202
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Aaron Tesch |
College of Applied Science and Technology
|
Yes |
Volunteer
For Credit
|
BASV 316 or equivalent
|
Online
|
|
| Albrecht Classen |
German Studies
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
basic understanding of the European Middle Ages, motivation, passion
|
Other
|
|
| Chi-Kwan Chan |
Steward Observatory
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Basic programming skill in C or Python; able to understand basic physics equations.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Christopher Castro |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
For Credit
|
Basic physics, math through calculus, computer programming experience
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Walter Betancourt |
Environmental Science
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Basic microbiology skills
|
Tucson off-campus
|
|
| Avelino Arellano |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Volunteer
|
basic math and physics
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Edita Navratilova |
Pharmacology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
Basic laboratory training and animal handling preferred, but not required.
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Qing Hao |
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
|
Yes |
Paid
|
Basic circuit class and thermodynamics
|
Tucson main campus
|
|
| Felicia Goodrum Sterling |
Immunobiology
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
basic biology, molecular biology and biochemistry
|
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
|
|
| Diane Thompson |
Geosciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
At least one lab-based course
|
Tucson off-campus
|
|
| Jennifer Mcintosh |
Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
|
Yes |
Paid
Volunteer
For Credit
|
At least an introductory inorganic chemistry course
|
Tucson main campus
|