Meet the OURI Faculty and Staff

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry provides resources and support to FAU's undergraduate students and faculty involved in research, scholarship, and creative activity. OURI was developed to support FAU's Quality Enhancement Plan and assist all faculty and students. To view OURI's presentations, along with publications, visit the Presentation and Publications page. Meet the staff that helps make this possible!

The Office of Undergraduate of Research and Inquiry can be reached at 561-297-6874 (OURI) or by email via OURI@fau.edu.

Donna Chamely-Wiik, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Research and Associate Scientist, Chemistry

Education Ph.D. Chemistry, Florida Atlantic University
Research Interests
Science Education: Addressing areas of national need in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) including: 1) Curricular reform, 2) Graduate student and teacher preparation and 3) STEM pipeline.
Undergraduate Research Experience
Synthesis of group IVB metallocene polymers designed to influence plant growth and seed germination.
Email dchamely@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-1019

Anthony L. Ambrosio, Ph.D., Director, Undergraduate Assessment

Education
Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
Research and Professional Interests
Authentic Assessment, Performance Assessment, Program Evaluation, Psychometrics, Student Learning.
Email aambrosio@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4560

Tracy Baker

Tracy N. Baker, Ph.D., Assistant Director

Education
Ph.D., Higher Education Leadership, Florida Atlantic University
Research Interests
Self-efficacy, Motivation, Academic Achievement, Educational Impact of Undergraduate Research Participation
Undergraduate Research Experience
Interpersonal conflict resolution
Email tnlbaker@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4878

Jennie Soberon, OURI Assistant Program Director

Education
BBA Finance, University of Miami, FL
Research Interests
Finance in regards to Insurance, Undergraduate Research in the Arts.
Email jsoberon@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-1033

Jordan Merritt, LEARN Program Coordinator

Education
MS Biology, Florida Atlantic University
Research Interests
STEM Education, Malaria, Immunology
Email jmerrit8@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4879

Patricia Sampedro - OURI website

Patricia E. Sampedro, OURI Business Operations Coordinator

Education
BBA Accounting, Florida Atlantic University
Favorite Hobbies
Traveling with my daughters, Sewing, Arts and Crafts, Movies
Something on my “Bucket List"
Learn Hebrew
Email psampedr@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4991

Andrea Thompson, M.A., Program Coordinator

Education
M.A. Mass Communications, University of Central Florida, FL
Research Interest
Social media platforms
Favorite Hobbies
Dancing, Trying food from different Countries, Traveling
Email athompson@fau.edu
Phone 561-297-4298

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