Honors College students Joanna Chang ’26 and Anna Tovchigrechko ’26 have been recognized with Excellence in Research Awards at the University of Maryland’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Day.
Joanna Chang, an ILS student and biological sciences major, was honored for her innovative projects on “Investigating Cytoneme-Mediated Targeted Signaling in Drosophila Development” and “Analyzing Trends in Inquiries to Improve Understanding of Cosmetics Laws.”
Anna Tovchigrechko, an Honors Humanities student majoring in psychology and criminology and criminal justice, received the award for her research, “Collateral Consequences: How Students Perceive Peers with an Incarcerated Parent.”
These awards celebrate undergraduate researchers who advance important conversations in their fields and demonstrate creativity, resilience, and strong communication skills in their scholarly work.
