Archives: Faculty Biographies

Katherine Feldkamp is the Graduate Assistant for the Undergraduate Research Program. She is a first year MA student in the Art History department. In 2017 Katherine earned a B.A. in Art History and a B.A. in History from Truman State University. Then in 2019 Katherine graduated from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland with a MLitt in Museum and Gallery Studies. From 2019 until 2023 Katherine was the Research Assistant for the Decorative Arts and Design Department at the Saint Louis Art Museum. In her spare time, Katherine enjoys hiking and riding horses.

Mary Ann joined the Undergraduate Research Program in 2005. Her current role is Program Coordinator. While working at UD Mary Ann completed a BA in English and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Prior to working at the University of Delaware, Mary Ann worked at W. L. Gore & Associates. Mary Ann is happy to assist students and faculty with questions or concerns.

Lauren Barsky is the Associate Director of the Undergraduate Research Program.   Lauren graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2003 with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in both Psychology and Sociology.   Lauren attended the University of Delaware for her Masters and PhD in Sociology where she held a graduate research assistantship at the Disaster Research Center.  After graduating with her PhD in 2011 Lauren worked briefly at Argonne National Laboratory before coming back to work at UD.  Lauren has been with the Undergraduate Research Program since 2013.   Outside of work Lauren enjoys traveling and all things related to the Philadelphia Phillies.  Drop by and say hello sometime!