June 3, 2024

Eight graduating seniors have completed the SuperNova Undergraduate Research Fellows Program, demonstrating their commitment to research and related activities throughout their undergraduate careers. This accomplishment required significant dedication, along with reflection on the impact of research on their lives. We’re so proud of their hard work and wish them the best as they take this next step in their lives!

Marley Downes
BS/MS materials science and engineering ’24, honors

Next year, Marley will begin pursuing a PhD in chemistry at the University of Chicago.
“[I learned] how to make (and fix) mistakes!”

Luphi Gao
BS mechanical engineering ’24

Sky Harper
BS chemistry ’24, honors

Sky was one of five students selected for a one-year post-baccalaureate program with the Mayo Clinic for preparation to pursue the MD/PhD pathway.
“I don't think there is just one thing I will take from undergraduate research into my future. I am confident that I will be taking all my undergraduate research skills and experiences with me, as I intend to pursue a career revolving around research. From technical skills to soft skills, networks I've cultivated, and an overall critical-thinking mindset, I know that each will be a part of my life.”

Kara Moran
BS custom-designed major in interdisciplinary patient care approaches ’24, honors

After graduating, Kara will be pursuing an MBA and applying for medical school.
“Resilience! I have learned so much about myself as part of the Honors Program/SuperNova, but I think embracing the journey and learning that rejection is redirection has been especially impactful!”

Sanjana Oak
BS psychology ’24, honors

Erin Poole
BS environmental science ’24, honors

Lozen Robinson
BS custom-designed major in integrative neuroscience ’24, honors

Lozen will be working full-time in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry while applying for graduate school.
“No goal is unreachable!”

Pearle Shah
BS/MS biomedical engineering ’24, honors

After graduation, Pearle will be working at Merck on the Sterile Drug Product Commercialization team.
“[I learned] the ability to apply my problem-solving skills in industry and other real-world applications.”

Learn more about the SuperNova Undergraduate Research Fellows Program, which recognizes students for participating in research-related activity throughout their time at Drexel.

Interested? Apply here or email urep@drexel.edu with questions.