UIC Research Week 2026: AHS Undergraduate Research Immersion
April 22, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
AHS undergraduate students are invited to participate in AHS Undergraduate Research Immersion as part of UIC Research Week 2026, to celebrate research, innovation and student success across the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences.
This year’s theme, “Aging and Health Promotion,” highlights research that advances healthy aging, mobility, independence and community well-being across the lifespan.
Learn about research resources, mentoring opportunities, and pathways to engage in research across AHS.
Program
12 PM: Opening remarks
12:05: From Curious to Researcher: Finding Your Research Pathway, presented by Maya Dagamac, senior, BS in Rehabilitation Sciences
12:20: The Green Light Study: Examining Solution-Focused Coaching Effects on Movement Performance and Positive Affect in a College Population, presented by Vanessa Villamil, senior, BS in kinesiology
12:30: Panel: Undergraduate Research and Mentorship in the EXITO Research Learning Community
- Alexander Garcia, student, BS in Disability and Human Development
- Sangeetha Madhavan, UIC Department of Physical Therapy, Cognitive Motor and Balance Rehabilitation Laboratory
- Robert Motl, UIC Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory
- Saakshi Zala, student, BS in Disability and Human Development
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Zoom: https://uic.zoom.us/j/89570694932?pwd=KnjV2hiUYvCoE0Pr37GzqDmsS5ToBo.1
Meeting ID: 895 7069 4932
Passcode: W5KbXfYv
The deadline to register your attendance is April 13, 2026.
Please identify any accommodation requests for this event by contacting Tanvi Bhatt at tbhatt6@uic.edu. The deadline for requesting accommodations is April 13, 2026.
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Date posted
Mar 25, 2026
Date updated
Apr 2, 2026