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Kelly Guo

Political Science, Asian Studies, Data Science (Minor)

Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry

LOVETT '27
Current research project: Tracing the history and legacy of Burrell Chapel Cemetery (Texas freedom colony) through archival work and oral histories
Research experience includes...

  • participating in a summer program (such as SURF or an REU).

  • engaging in research through Rice course/capstone (ASIA 495).

  • handling a difficult mentor, program, or environment.

  • presenting at a conference.

Come see Kelly about...

field-based and community-engaged research.

exploring different types of research and positions.

finding research opportunities on campus.

initiating your independent research project.

Advice from Kelly
"Research offers a lot of freedom and many possibilities. Don’t feel like you have to follow a single path or method - explore different approaches, and stay open to new ideas."
Schedule a meeting with Kelly here!

Research Areas

Humanities/Social Sciences Research; History/Archival Research; Asian Studies (identity, diaspora); Political Science (IR, security)