URC-Sciences Office Hours with Assistant Director, Dr. Jorge Avila
Date/Time
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Life Sciences Building, Room 2110
Contact Information
Have specific questions about your research journey? Join the Undergraduate Research Center for the Sciences for office hours with one of our directors. These sessions are open to undergraduates who would like to discuss topics such as:
- Undergraduate research programs/opportunities
- Graduate school preparation
- Communicating your research
- Getting into research*
*If your question is about how to get started in research, we recommend watching our Getting into Research workshop before attending our office hours.
Meet the Director
Dr. Jorge Avila is an Assistant Director of the Undergraduate Research Center- Sciences, where he leads programs including URSP, URFP, CAMP, and the URC Sciences Summer Program, and advises the Undergraduate Science Journal (USJ) and the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Association (UIRA). A first-generation Latino neuroscientist, he earned his Ph.D. from Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center, studying the neural mechanisms underlying substance addiction. At UCLA, Dr. Avila is dedicated to supporting and guiding undergraduate students from all backgrounds, helping them explore research opportunities, present their work, publish their findings, and prepare for careers in STEM. He is known for his approachable mentorship style and passion for helping students succeed.