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Co-op Legacy Fellowship Recipients

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Meet the UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows!

 

Spring 2023 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows - Change Grant Recipients
Fall 2022 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows - Change Grant Recipients
2021-22 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows - Change Grant Recipients
Spring 2021 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows - Change Grant Recipients
Fall 2020 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows - Change Grant Recipients
Spring 2020 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows - Change Grant Recipients
Fall 2019 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows - Change Grant Recipients
Summer 2019 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows
Summer 2018 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows
Summer 2017 UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows

Alumni Profiles

Click on the images below to learn more about the projects supported by the UConn Co-op Legacy Fellowship program.

UConn Co-op Legacy Fellow Youssef Macary '25, Tolland County Robotics Foundation
UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows Bridget Abril '24 and Nidhi Nair '23. Financial Literacy Week: Invest In Your Future.
UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows Amelia Martin '23 and Alex Pericolosi '23, Project Clean Surf.
UConn Co-op Legacy Fellow Shelby Houghton '23, Rest is Revolution: UConn's Week of Reflection.
UConn Co-op Legacy Fellow Alexandra Goldhamer '23, A Holistic Approach to Facilitating College Readiness.
Change Grant recipients Justin Amengual '22, Emily Miller '22, Kaylee Walsh '22.
Change Grant recipients Mansi Dhond '22 and Amisha Paul '22.
Change Grant recipient Sarah Tsuruo '21.
Change Grant recipients Maria Guerrero '21, James He '21, and Serena Verma '21.
Change Grant recipients Seema Patel '22 and Sarah Platt '22.
Change Grant recipient Cassidy Fawcett '21.
Change Grant recipient Musa Hussain '23.
Change Grant recipients Maggi Anstett '21, Margaret Sanders '22, and Madeline Williams '20.
Co-op Legacy Fellow Taylor Endress '20.
Co-op Legacy Fellow Savannah-Nicole Villalba '18.
Change Grant recipients Kaitlin Girardini '21 and Carly Malesky '21.
Co-op Legacy Fellow Mitali Banerjee '20.
Co-op Legacy Fellow Colby Buehler '18.
Co-op Legacy Fellow Austin MacDonald '18.

Congratulations Spring 2023 Change Grant Recipients! Click here to view the list of recipients.

Have questions? Want assistance with preparing your application?

Schedule a 1:1 meeting with Melissa Berkey via Nexus or through email (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu)

Upcoming Events

  1. 9/29 Funding Your Creative Projects

    Funding Your Creative Projects

    Friday, September 29th, 2023

    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM


    Art Building

     Funding Your Creative Projects

    Are you looking for funding to support an artistic or creative endeavor? Join us to learn about funding available through the Office of Undergraduate Research, including:

    - UConn IDEA Grants

    - SURF Awards

    - Change Grants

    - OUR Supply Awards, Research Travel Awards, and Conference Presentation Awards

    Undergraduates from all majors who are engaging in artistic and creative projects are encouraged to attend!

    Learn more about these programs at ugradresearch.uconn.edu

    If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.

    Contact Information:

    Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

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  2. 10/3 Enrichment Connections: UConn Stamford

    Enrichment Connections: UConn Stamford

    Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


    Rich Concourse

    Looking for ways to make the most of your college experience and gain valuable skills? Want to enrich your learning and elevate your studies? Join us for Enrichment Connections at UConn Stamford!

    We’ll have students, faculty, and staff involved in UConn Enrichment Programs [Honors Program, Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships, Office of Undergraduate Research, Pre-Professional Advising (including Pre-Health and Pre-Law), and the University Scholar Program) available to answer questions at tables in the Rich Concourse from 10am-12pm and additional sessions later in the day to learn more.

    Free food and prizes (and chance to win even bigger prizes) for all who engage at the event! Honors students who engage by talking with at least two tables can count this as an Honors Event. This event is part of the Month of Discovery celebration.

     

    This is an Honors Event. Categories: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement OR Career, Professional, & Personal Development.

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    Contact Information:

    Kaitlin Heenehan, stamfordenrichment@uconn.edu

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  3. 10/4 The Sustainable Clean Energy Summit: Decarbonizing Society and the Grid

    The Sustainable Clean Energy Summit: Decarbonizing Society and the Grid

    Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

    09:00 AM - 04:30 PM


    Student Union

     The Sustainable Clean Energy Summit: Decarbonizing Society and the Grid

    Register for the Summit

    Join us! Be part of a growing community focused on advancing clean energy, developing the workforce of the future and creating a healthier, more sustainable path forward for us all.

    Students from all areas of study are critical to these important conversations and their registration fees are complimentary.

    Contact Information:

    University Events and Conference Services at conferences@uconn.edu or 860.486.1038.

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  4. 10/4 Clean Energy Engagement Fair

    Clean Energy Engagement Fair

    Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

    03:00 PM - 04:30 PM


    Student Union

     Clean Energy Engagement Fair

    Register for the Clean Energy Fair Here

    Note: register for only the Engagement Fair or the full Summit. Student participation is welcome and encouraged.

    The Center for Career Development has many resources available to students, including meeting with a career coach who can help you prepare for this engagement fair.

      

    Contact Information:

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  5. 10/4 Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

    Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

    Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM


    Rowe Center

     Getting Started in Undergraduate Research

    Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.

    For more information, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website: ugradresearch.uconn.edu

    If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.

    This workshop is a partner event in the Month of Discovery, a series of events designed to help students explore UConn’s rich culture of research, creativity, and innovation. By attending, students can earn points and prizes as part of the Discovery Quest challenge.

    Contact Information:

    Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

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