GURC Steering Committee

Director of Honors Tim Sadenwasser Augusta University Program; English

Samuel Abegaz Chemistry Columbus State University

Monica Frazier Biology Columbus State University

Shamin Khan Computer Science Columbus State University

Christopher McCollough Communication Columbus State University

Dean, Math & Science Cindy Ticknor Secondary Teacher Columbus State University Preparation

Hussein Mohamed Biology Dalton State University

Director of the Center for Marina G. Smitherman Dalton State College Academic Excellence

Daniel Walter Languages Department Emory University

Psychology – GURC Diane Byrd Posters at the Capitol Fort Valley State University Task Force

Director, Office of Grants & Sponsored Projects – Georgia College & State Robin Lewis GURC Posters at the University Capitol Task Force

Faculty Coordinator MURACE (2016/2017 GURC President) Georgia College & State Doreen Sams Marketing – GURC University Posters at the Capitol Task Force

Sairam Tangirala Physics Georgia Gwinnett College

Director University Steven Engel Georgia Southern University Honors Program

Elementary & Special Kymberly Harris Education – GURC Georgia Southern University Secretary

Director of Undergraduate Research Amy Buddie Kennesaw State University & Professor of Psychology

Maria Navarro Director of Honors University of Georgia Program

Assistant Dean of Student Research and Anastasia Lin University of North Georgia Scholarship (2018/2019 GURC President)

Manager of Stacey L. Rowland Undergraduate Research University of West Georgia & Honors College Advisor

Manger, Office of Undergraduate Research Kate Theobald University of West Georgia (2020/2021 GURC President-Elect)

Co-Coordinator Undergraduate Research & Associate Professor Lavonna L. Lovern Philosophy and Religious Valdosta State University Studies / Native American and Indigenous Studies