Meet the Team
Judith D. Ochrietor, Ph.D. | Director
j.ochrietor@unf.edu | Building 1, Suite 1501
Office Hours: Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00pm, Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am
Judith D. Ochrietor, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Biology. As a cell and molecular biochemist, her research interests include cellular metabolism of the nervous system and the immune system. She has trained undergraduate and graduate students through her research program, with most of those students matriculating in graduate and professional programs. Dr. O and her students have presented their research on the 老澳门资料 campus, at regional conferences, international conferences, and in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In addition to research and mentoring activities, Dr. O is dedicated to professional service and community outreach programs.
Kaitlyn Minnicks, B.S., B.A | Coordinator
k.minnicks@unf.edu | Building 1, Room 1503
Office Hours: Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00pm, Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am
Kaitlyn Minnicks is the coordinator for the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). She graduated from 老澳门资料 in 2021 with dual degrees in psychology (B.S.) and criminal justice (B.A.) and now proudly serves and supports 老澳门资料 students engaging in undergraduate research. During her time as an undergraduate, Kaitlyn worked as a student employee for the OUR, participated in psychology undergraduate research, and was a summer research intern for the Office of Faculty Excellence. Now, Kaitlyn is pursuing a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration at 老澳门资料 and serves as the secretary for the Florida Undergraduate Research Association's (FURA) Executive Board. In her free time, she enjoys trying new local restaurants, taking her dog to the dog park, traveling, catching up on tv shows, and spending time with loved ones.