URAP
What To Expect?
The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) provides an opportunity for Farmingdale State College undergraduates to work with faculty members and research staff on cutting-edge research projects. Working closely with mentors, students will deepen their knowledge and skills in areas of special interest, while experiencing what it means to be part of an intellectual community engaged in research. The program is designed to stimulate awareness of advanced research and interest in graduate study. Students are not paid for their participation; instead, they earn 3 academic credits for every 200 hours of research work completed. Students can participate in one project per semester.
As an apprentice, students will:
- Learn advanced research skills.
- Explore fields of interest.
- Find out what it is like to be an academic at the world鈥檚 premier research institution.
The program is open to matriculated Farmingdale undergraduates.
| Faculty Name | Department | Open Spots | Research Project | Criteria/Project details | Term | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roshanak Keyghobadi | Visual Communications | 2 | Graphic Design, Art and Design History |
The students should be punctual and pay a lot of attention to details and instructions. | Fall 2025 | Open |
| Arzu Susoglu | Security Systems | 3 | Cybersecurity | N/A | Fall 2025 | Open |
| Lauren Cesiro | Visual Communications | 2 | Art History, Photography, Graphic Design, 1980s | N/A | Fall 2025 | Open |
| MaryBeth Apriceno | Psychology Department | 2 | Social Psychology, Perceptions, Self-Perceptions | Self-perceptions of grandparents, Mental health among online gamers, Perceptions of gentle parenting, Ageism reduction and Perceptions of careers in mental health counseling | Fall 2025 | Open |
| Jack Simonson | Physics | 5 | Experimental condensed matter physics, materials physics, magnetic materials, energy materials, crystals | Students must have an enthusiasm for science or technology, students from under-served populations, students who need to find their place | Fall 2025 | Open |
| Natalie Ingraham | Sociology & Anthropology | 2 | Sociology (medical, health) | N/A | Spring 2026 | Open |
| Michael Fraina | Sport Management | 3 | Administrative issues in intercollegiate athletics | N/A | Fall 2025 | Open |
| Zhou Zhang | Mechanical Engineering Technology | 5 | Artificial Intelligence in Robotics and Virtual Reality | No previous experience required. GPA should be higher than 3.3. |
Fall 2025 | Open |
| Kimberly Riegel | Physics | 3 | Acoustics - Recording Studio Noise, Super Sonic aircraft, Urban Noise and Public Health | N/A | Fall 2025 | Open |
| Jing Betty Feng | Business Management | 1 | Cross-cultural management, sustainability in organizations and education, Emerging Technologies and Human Perceptions, Qualitative Research Method | N/A | Fall 2025 | Open |
| Lijian Xu | Electrical and Computer Engineering | 4 | Simulation, AI and programming | All majors are welcome | Summer and Fall 2025 | Closed |
RAM program
Greenley Hall, Lower Level
934-420-5403
RAMprogram@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm