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2026 Schwartz Discover Grant Research
Monday, November 2, 2026
The MMRC celebrated their undergraduates' summer research at the Schwartz Discover Fall Symposium. The University of Rochester’s Office of Undergraduate Research proudly recognized the recipients of the Schwartz Discover Grant (SDG), who showcased their intensive summer research projects at the Schwartz Discover Research Fall Symposium on October 30th.
We commend our undergraduate students conducting mitochondrial and metabolic research, as well as their dedicated graduate and postdoctoral mentors. The Schwartz Discover Grant provides funding for immersive summer research across Arts & Sciences, Engineering & Applied Sciences, and Music. Students complete at least 300 hours of faculty-mentored research and professional development. The symposium’s poster session highlighted the students' discoveries and contributions to their fields.
Samantha Magowo Awarded a 2026 Schwartz Discover Grant
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Samantha was awarded a Schwartz Discover Grant to continue her research studying mitochondria over the summer.
Congrats Samantha!
Samantha Magowo presents at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) promotes undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity by organizing an annual conference for students. Samantha, along with her classmates, has been chosen to present her research on mitochondrial biology at NCUR 2026, which will take place in Richmond, VA.