Garnett S. Stokes, President - The University of New Mexico Board of Regents | University of New Mexico
Garnett S. Stokes, President - The University of New Mexico Board of Regents | University of New Mexico
Four students at The University of New Mexico have been selected as Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (URAD) ambassadors. These undergraduate researchers, representing a variety of majors and backgrounds, will run URAD tables at events, visit classes, and promote undergraduate research across all disciplines.
The ambassadors will offer in-person and online appointments for peer advising, answering student questions and sharing tips on how to get involved in research. They will also manage URAD’s Instagram account.
The new ambassadors are seniors Charlotte Auh, Meg Honnold, John San Nicolas, and second-year student Audrey Lee.
Charlotte Auh is majoring in Elementary Education and Honors Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Her research focuses on the academic experiences and identities of mixed-race Hispanic and Asian American students at UNM. She is mentored by Shiv Desai of the UNM College of Education and Human Sciences. "Being a part of something new is always exciting," Auh said. "I can't wait to help students begin to see themselves as researchers."
Meg Honnold is majoring in Sociology and American Studies and will graduate in December. Mentored by Distinguished Professor of Sociology Lisa Broidy, her research focuses on the student experience of homeschooling. “Many students aren’t aware of the extensive opportunities for undergraduate research at UNM,” Honnold said. “I hope to make fellow students aware that there is both a need for their work and a fit for them in undergraduate research.”
Audrey Lee is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering with plans to graduate in 2027. "Research is the pursuit of the unknown," Lee said. Mentored by Jake Greenberg of the First Year Experience Program, her research interests include student success rates in Foundational Math at UNM.
John San Nicolas majors in Religious Studies and Philosophy with plans to graduate next spring. His mentor is Kathleen Holscher, associate professor of Religious Studies and American Studies at UNM. His research focuses on Christianity and politics in America. “When my advisor first suggested it to me, I had no idea what it was or where to start,” San Nicolas said.
Students interested in research can connect with ambassadors through the URAD website.
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