A two-way street: UROP Peer Facilitators support first-year, second-year, and transfer students in their research and academics — and learn from them in the process

The impact of the Peer Facilitator component to the UROP program is two-fold: it provides a platform of support and academic engagement for younger students, but also empowers older students to become teachers and leaders. PFs act as a bridge for student success by combating imposterism and inequity, and contributing to student retention and achievement. UROP accomplishes this by creating the opportunity for younger students to develop strong professional relationships with older students.

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