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 at OURI@mksyz.com.

Donna Chamely-Wiik, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Fellowships 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@mksyz.com
Phone 561-297-1019

Jennie Soberon, MBA, Senior Associate Director

Education
MBA in Business Analytics, Florida Atlantic University
Research Interests
Web Analytics, Big Data, Data Analysis, Undergraduate Research in Business
Email jsoberon@mksyz.com
Phone 561-297-1033

Patricia E. Sampedro, Assistant Director, Business Services and Curricular Initiatives

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

Shaun P. Elie, OURI Program Coordinator

Education
BA in Communication, Florida Gulf Coast University
Favorite Hobbies
exercise, basketball, spending time with family and friends, watching movies
Email elies@mksyz.com
Phone 561-297-4879

Jessica Cornely, M.A., Associate Director Prestigious Fellowships

Education
M.A. Education, Defiance College
Research and Professional Interests
Student Development, Peer Learning, Student Persistence and Retention, Mentoring and Coaching
Email jcornely@mksyz.com
Phone 561-297-4161

Lauren Gapczynski, M.S., Assistant Director and Program Manager, LEARN

Education
M.S. Environmental Science, Florida Atlantic University
Research and Professional Interests
Conservation Biology, Species Conservation, Impact of Invasive Species
Email lmelanson2015@mksyz.com
Phone 561-297-4878

Alexis Miller, OURI Program Coordinator

Education
B.S. in Psychology, University of Central Florida
Favorite Hobbies
Kayaking, nature walks, video games, traveling
Email alexismiller@mksyz.com
Phone 561-297-2073

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@mksyz.com
Phone 561-297-4560