Karis Pressler
Undergraduate Research Assistantship (UGRA) Program Mentor
Purdue University Research Center in Economics
Karis Pressler joined the Daniels School of Business to fill a new role, the Purdue University Research Center in Economics’ (PURCE) Undergraduate Research Assistantship program mentor. She holds a dual-title PhD in Sociology and Gerontology from Purdue. The university’s Office of Experiential Education recently named Pressler one of four Fall 2025 ExEd Fellows.
The Mentor Mindset
Daniels School undergraduate mentor Karis Pressler shares three approaches that can lead to meaningful mentorship.
- Research Lessons are Life Lessons
The Purdue University Research Center in Economics’ Karis Pressler shares truths gleaned from academic research that can be applied when tackling life’s challenges. - Making Connections: Undergraduate research program goes beyond the numbers
Data is often considered impersonal and scientific, but a Purdue business school research assistantship program for undergraduate students proves that data analysis can do more than drive decisions — it can serve as a catalyst for confidence and connection.