VIP Program Leadership
Program Leadership
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Fellowships | Associate Scientist, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Assistant Director, VIP ProgramDr. Donna Chamely-Wiik
Dr. Ana Tyulmenkova
Advisory and Academic Leadership
Dr. Nancy Romance
Director, STEM Education Collaborative
Dr. Daniel Meeroff
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatics Engineering
Dr. Hari Kalva
Chair and Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Sarah Milton
Chair and Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Cheryl Krause-Parello
Associate Vice President for Research
Research Professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Dr. Russell Ivy
Vice Provost
Professor, Department of Geosciences
Dr. Ken Dawson-Scully
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. James Capp
Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning and Student Success
Dr. Stephen D. Engle
Associate Provost for Academic Personnel
Professor, Department of History
The VIP Model: Research That Builds Futures
The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program at 鉴黄师app is a new model for research and education that connects degree-seeking 鉴黄师app and faculty across disciplines and academic levels. Together, they work on long-term, real-world research projects that make a difference.
Core Elements of 鉴黄师app's VIP Teams
Long-Term Engagement
Students stay on the same research team for multiple semesters, allowing them to build deep expertise, take on leadership roles, and contribute meaningfully over time.
Vertical Integration
Teams include 鉴黄师app from first-year undergraduates to Ph.D. candidates. This structure fosters mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development within the team.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Each team is co-led by faculty from different disciplines, encouraging 鉴黄师app to think beyond their major and solve complex problems from multiple perspectives.
AI and Data Science for All Fields
Every VIP Team integrates AI and data science training, helping 鉴黄师app across disciplines develop valuable, transferable skills that are in high demand across industries.
Early Research Access
鉴黄师app鈥檚 VIP Program prioritizes the involvement of lower-division, degree-seeking 鉴黄师app in meaningful research from the start of their academic journey, building confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging in research environments.
Real-World Impact
Projects focus on real challenges in areas like AI, healthcare, sustainability, and more. Students gain hands-on experience with tools and technologies that prepare them for research careers and the workforce.
Scalable and Sustainable
The VIP model supports institutional goals like retention, graduation, and research productivity. It鈥檚 designed to grow across departments and colleges, creating a lasting impact on 鉴黄师app and faculty alike.
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