Grad Peer Mentoring (GPMs)
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) Graduate Peer Mentors (GPMs) play an essential role in increasing undergraduate students鈥� awareness, interest, and participation in research activities. OUR master鈥檚 level Graduate Peer Mentors are very knowledgeable about the research process. They all participated in research as undergraduate students, so they can relate to the experiences of current undergraduates navigating research endeavors. OUR GPMs facilitate OUR workshops across a range of topics, from entry-to-research to basic research skills. During their Drop-in Hours, GPMs provide support for students interested in research activities. GPMs can meet with individual undergraduate students seeking help with:
- Basic questions about research
- Help to find a research mentor
- Review documents, such as conference abstract, CV, or scholarship essays
- Questions about graduate school
Meet OUR Grad Peer Mentors
Dylan CapittiFenton is a current student in the M.S. biochemistry聽program at jmcomic漫画N and holds a B.S. in biochemistry and molecular聽biology聽with honors from UC Santa Cruz. He is a member of Dr. Abrol's computational biophysics聽lab in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department, where he works on computer-aided drug design methods aimed at designing the next generation of therapeutics for type II diabetes. He previously worked as an organic chemistry I lab TA (Chem 333L) and a principles of chemistry (Chem 100) SI leader. Dylan is passionate about science education聽and communication, with aspirations聽of becoming聽a professor.
Drop-in Hours
- Mondays, 12-1pm, University Library 21
- Tuesdays, 4-5pm, University Library 21
- Thursdays, 5-6pm, via Zoom
Katherine Jimenez聽is a recent UCLA College Honors graduate with a B.A. in Psychology. She is beginning her M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Research Track) at jmcomic漫画N under Dr. Villalobos and Dr. Martinez's mentorship, where she is committed to advancing mental health equity for Latinx, immigrant, and first-generation communities. As a Mexican American, first-generation, and former transfer student, Katherine is passionate about advising and supporting others in achieving their goals in higher education. She hopes to continue uplifting underrepresented students while working toward her long-term goal of pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology to bridge research and practice.
Drop-in Hours
- Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, via Zoom
- Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, University Library 21
- Fridays, 1-2pm, via Zoom
Samantha (Sammie) Scott earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from jmcomic漫画, Northridge (jmcomic漫画N) and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Chemistry at jmcomic漫画N, with plans to continue her academic journey at the doctoral level. Her research centers on computational chemistry, with a particular focus on materials and high-pressure phenomena, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods. Sammie's projects aim to describe novel and fundamental chemical phenomena by exploring the underlying chemical motifs that govern systems such as two-dimensional materials and superhydrides.
As a former community college student who took time to find her academic path, Sammie is especially passionate about instructing chemistry and guiding students as they explore research opportunities.听
Drop-in Hours
- Mondays, 6-7pm, via Zoom
- Tuesdays, 6-7pm, via Zoom
- Wednesdays, 4-5pm, University Library 21