Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Ambassadors serve as student representatives of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. They are engaged in research activities and have direct experience in applying for national awards.

Our diverse group of ambassadors is available to share their experiences and information about our office’s support services with classes, student organizations and departments.

If you have any questions for our ambassadors, please email them at urfa@gsu.edu.

IKRAM AWAD

Senior, Biology Major

Atlanta, GA

During her time at Georgia State, Ikram presented a research poster about the effects of different drugs on rheumatoid arthritis at the 2019 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference. She has also been a supplemental instruction leader for numerous subjects, including mathematics, chemistry and biology. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Atlanta, hiking and ice skating. As an Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Ambassador, she is excited about sharing information about opportunities with students at Georgia State.

BAILEY HATCHETT

Junior, Spanish and Finance double major

Winston-Salem, N.C.

Bailey is a Presidential Scholar and has applied for and been awarded other Georgia State scholarships. She is also a member of the Georgia State Beach Volleyball team, 1913 Society, SAAC and runs a volunteer program with the Honors College and Athletic Department.

Bailey is interested in studying abroad to enrich her understanding of Latino culture and language. After graduation, she plans to pursue a graduate degree and career in international business or real estate and use Spanish both personally and professionally.

ESTHER HYACINTH

Senior, Biology Major

Portsmouth, Dominica

Esther hopes to pursue a career in medicine or education. Utilizing her knowledge and experiences gained as a student, Esther enjoys assisting her peers as a tutor at the Learning and Tutoring Center and as a senior supplemental instruction leader. She was named a Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship 2020 semifinalist and credits her success as a student to the support of a community of professors, students and family.

QUINN O’GRADY

Sophomore, Physics Major

Concentration in Applied Physics and Minor in Computer Science

Cumming, GA

Quinn is the recipient of the Berner Scholarship. He has been through the application process for a couple of other national awards and fellowships, such as the UK Fulbright Summer Institute Program. Quinn participates in astrophysics research under Stuart Jefferies at Georgia State, investigating the concept of super-resolution in the field of optics. After college, Quinn hopes to pursue a career in mechanical engineering, with a special interest in automotives.

GYANDEEP VULUPALA

Sophomore, Computer Science Major

Alpharetta, GA

Gyandeep worked as a research assistant to develop an artificial intelligence scaffolding system that helps students write evidence-supported expository essays. During his leisure, he likes to spend time with nature and read books. After graduation, he plans to attend graduate school and pursue a data science career or work as a software engineer.

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