26 to Represent UC at Undergraduate Research Day

Undergraduate Research Day Coming Up

Charleston, WV – February 17 — Each year, Undergraduate Research Day at the WV State Capitol showcases the exceptional work being done by undergraduate students from colleges and universities across West Virginia. This meaningful academic experience gives students the opportunity to present their research and creative work, highlighting the real-world impact of their work.

Participating in URD not only showcases the students’ academic accomplishments but also strengthens essential skills such as communication, professionalism, and civic engagement. Students will present their work to state leaders and policymakers, showing firsthand the critical return on investment that higher education provides, while giving students the empowering experience of seeing their work influence broader conversations about the state’s future.

UC will be well represented this year, with 26 Golden Eagles presenting their research across a broad range of disciplines – including biochemistry, chemistry, nursing, education, science, social science, and psychology.

Sarah Tucker, Chancellor of Higher Education at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, stated, “The research presented demonstrates how student innovation contributes to workforce readiness, economic growth, and a stronger future for West Virginia.”

We are very proud of the following students who will be representing UC:

Linh Tran (Biochemistry)

Lillianna Frame (Biology)

Ana Clara Chaguri (Biomedical)

Brandon Alderson (Biomedical)

Laura Delgado de Torres Sala (Chemistry)

Rachel Eichler (Chemistry)

Samuel Miller (Community Health)

Maria Albores (Computer Science)

Annabel McKenna (Computer Science)

Olivia Chapman (Education)

Madison McCallister (Education)

Erica Davis (Nursing)

Branwyn Henley (Nursing)

Kaylee Hensley (Nursing)

Elizabeth Sheppard (Nursing)

Olivia Moore (Nursing)

Cloe Bayes (Nursing)

Gabrielle Johnson (Nursing)

Minke Engelbrecht (Political Science)

Viola Hirzberger (Psychology)

Mckenzie Pauley (Psychology)

Makayla Workman (Psychology)

Sofiia Krasikova (Psychology)

Arthur Kraemer  (Psychology)

Jenny Bunner (Psychology)

Riva Hondiashvili (Sociology and Social Work)