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Meet the OURI Faculty and Staff

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry provides resources and support to FAU's undergraduate à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã and faculty involved in research, scholarship, and creative activity. OURI was developed to support FAU's Quality Enhancement Plan and assist all faculty and à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã. To view OURI's presentations, along with publications, visit the Presentation and Publications page. Meet the staff that helps make this possible!

The Office of Undergraduate of Research and Inquiry can be reached at 561-297-6874 (OURI) or by email at OURI@fau.edu.

Donna Chamely-Wiik

Donna Chamely-Wiik, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Fellowships, Undergraduate Studies and Associate Scientist, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Education Ph.D. Chemistry, Florida Atlantic University
Research Interests
Science Education: Addressing areas of national need in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) including: 1) Curricular reform, 2) Graduate student and teacher preparation and 3) STEM pipeline.
Undergraduate Research Experience
Synthesis of group IVB metallocene polymers designed to influence plant growth and seed germination.
Email dchamely@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-1019

Jennie Soberon

Jennie Soberon, MBA, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI)

Education
MBA in Business Analytics, Florida Atlantic University
Research Interests
Web Analytics, Big Data, Data Analysis, Undergraduate Research in Business
Email jsoberon@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-1033

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Patricia E. Sampedro, Assistant Director, Business Services and Curricular Initiatives

Education
BBA Accounting, Florida Atlantic University
Favorite Hobbies
Traveling and learning other languages
Email psampedr@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4991

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Bryan Hursh, OURI à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Coordinator

Education
Ph.D. Educational Leadership - Higher Education, Florida Atlantic University
Favorite Hobbies
DIY Projects, karaoke, and reading.
Email bhursh2016@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-1033

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Jessica Cornely, M.A., Associate Director Prestigious Fellowships

Education
M.A. Education, Defiance College
Research and Professional Interests
Student Development, Peer Learning, Student Persistence and Retention, Mentoring and Coaching
Email jcornely@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4161

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Lauren Gapczynski, M.S., Associate Director and à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Manager, LEARN

Education
M.S. Environmental Science, Florida Atlantic University
Research and Professional Interests
Conservation Biology, Species Conservation, Impact of Invasive Species
Email lmelanson2015@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4878

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Anthony L. Ambrosio, Ph.D., Director, Undergraduate Assessment

Education
Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
Research and Professional Interests
Authentic Assessment, Performance Assessment, à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Evaluation, Psychometrics, Student Learning.
Email aambrosio@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4560