OUR Ambassadors
The Research Ambassadors are a group of UI undergraduates who are involved in research and creative work on campus. They assist with campus recruiting and outreach, event planning, and other ways to promote undergraduate involvement. Contact them if you have any questions about getting involved in research. They know first-hand what it takes to be a successful undergraduate researcher at the University of Iowa.
Interested in being an OUR Ambassador? Read more about what our Ambassadors do on the Ambassador Information Page. Then, fill out this Interest Form. We will contact you to set up a time to meet with you.
OUR Lead Ambassadors

OUR Ambassadors





Max Halbach
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: History & Social Studies Education
Mentor: Dr. Tom Arne Mitrød & Dr. Stephen Warren

Arsh Kaur
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
OUR Office Assistant
Major: Neuroscience
Mentor: Lyndsay Harshman


Abby McLeod
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Neuroscience & Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Glykys, & Dr. Baran

Lauren McNally
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Biology (Integrated Biology)
Mentor: Dr. Coleman

Abby Myroth
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
OUR Office Assistant
Major: Neuroscience & Ancient Civilizations
Mentor: Dr. Mark Blumberg


Mia Pendergast
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Neuroscience
Mentor: Dr. Ronald Weigel

Isaiah Pielak
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Political Science, Psychology, Ethics & Public Policy
Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Menninga & Dr. Alison Bianchi





Grayson Talaski
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Don Anderson & Dr. Bopha Chrea

Ellie Wojcikowski
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Neuroscience
Mentor: Amanda McCleery, Krystal Parker

OUR Ambassador Alumni
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