Who we are
The Office of Undergraduate Research Team
The Office of Undergraduate Research's goal is to ensure that undergraduate students from all disciplines have the opportunity to engage in research and creative activities during their time at USD. Our office provides a variety of research programs, scholarships and resources to extend research opportunities to students of all backgrounds. We work with students and faculty to create meaningful research experiences.
OUR Staff
Director
Cawa Tran, PhD
Program Coordinator
Andrea Machado
amachado@sandiego.eduStudent Assistant
Allison Vazquez Hernandez
Student Assistant
Viviana Vidrio
ugresearch@sandiego.eduOUR Faculty-Student Advisory Board
OUR Ambassadors
Have any questions?
Come to Office Hours!
We are happy to assist you with any questions you may have about getting involved with undergraduate research! Our Fall 2026 office hours are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 - 2:00 pm in Maher 252. We hope to see you there!