1801 HINMAN AVE, SUITE 2-225 (2ND FLOOR), EVANSTON, IL 60208

OPEN WEEKDAYS (EXCEPT UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS)

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)

 

Peter Civetta | Director 847 467-0499 UndergradResearch@northwestern.edu

Peter is responsible for the office’s advanced programs, supporting students as they transition to independent research. He is the primary contact for the Undergraduate Research Grant programs, the Conference Travel Grant Program, the Circumnavigators Travel-Study Grant, Expo Oral Presentation Panels, and the Creative Arts Festival.

Megan Novak Wood | Associate Director  847 467-0501 UROffice@northwestern.edu

Megan is responsible for the office’s developmental programs. She creates and supports opportunities for undergraduates to get started in research, including providing advising and working with faculty. She administers the Undergraduate Research Assistant Program, Undergraduate Language Grants, and the poster presentations for the Undergraduate Research and Arts Exposition.

Tori Saxum | Program Coordinator 847 491-6720 AdminUR@northwestern.edu

Tori handles the administration and payment of all OUR grants – if you have any questions about payroll or grant paperwork, she is who you need to talk to!  Tori also handles all communications, including the weekly e-newsletter, flyers, and advertising.

Diamond Jones | Education Program Manager   847 467-4605 UReducation@northwestern.edu

Diamond is in charge of all workshop and peer mentor programs, including the Science Research Workshops and Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Workshops. Her goal is to support students throughout their research experience, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive.

Ace Chisholm | Outreach Coordinator and Advisor 847 467-0187 OUROutreach@northwestern.edu

Ace leads our outreach efforts, coordinating and leading information sessions in classes, departments, res halls, and student group meetings.  She also serves as an advisor for students applying for OUR programs and offers general advising about how to get started in undergraduate research.