Biography

Olivia Tyler serves as the Assistant Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR) overseeing the programs and activities that empower undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research. She is committed to creating and supporting programs that help students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in research and beyond. Olivia is a proud double gator with a long history in CUR. She received her bachelor’s in history and a bachelor’s in business administration from UF. During this time, she worked as a student assistant in the center and later became the student manager of the Emerging Scholars Program. Her work in the office, and as an undergraduate researcher in history, inspired her to pursue a PhD in Higher Education Administration (also at UF), with a focus on experiential learning, especially undergraduate research.  Driven by a passion for improving the undergraduate experience, Olivia seeks to make meaningful contributions to the field of higher education, particularly in fostering research opportunities and supporting student success!