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 Ambassadors Fall 2025
OUR Lead Ambassadors
Klaertje Hesselink
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Honors
Mentor: Dr. Tori Forbes
OUR Ambassadors
Corentin Charles
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Chemistry
Mentor: Dr. DeMali
Elizabeth Edwards
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Nursing Major and GWSS minor
Mentor: Dr. Julie Vignato
Minou Emmad
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Majors: Physics, Math, and Computer Science
Mentor(s): Dr. Michael Schnieders and Dr. John Prineas
Arissa Khan
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Physics
Mentor(s): Dr. Allison Jaynes and Dr. Connor Feltman
Abby McLeod
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Neuroscience & Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Glykys, & Dr. Baran
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. Brian Lai
Ellie Wojcikowski
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Neuroscience
Mentor: Amanda McCleery, Krystal Parker
Isabelle Yoder
Title/Position
OUR Ambassador
Major: Neuroscience Major w/Psychology Minor
Mentor: Natalie Denburg
OUR Ambassador Alumni
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