Update: cOllab was launched in 2019 as an online research and mentorship laboratory while Dr. Osman Sayginer was pursuing his PhD, with a mission to foster interdisciplinary, curiosity-driven research and mentor undergraduate students. From 2019 to 2021, cOllab was highly active, securing two project grants, mentoring students, and producing several publications.

cOllab has since evolved into a research and mentorship program within the Mechatronics Lab led by Dr. Sayginer. The program remains committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and to strengthening connections between the university and the broader community, with a particular emphasis on partnering with pre-college organizations that foster curiosity-driven research and support university and community communication and collaboration.

Current details about the cOllab Program are available at mechatronics.sayginer.com. This site (cOllab.sayginer.com) is no longer updated and is maintained for archival purposes.

cOllab, or Collaboration Laboratory, is an undergraduate research lab at Temple University, dedicated to promoting curiosity-driven research and fostering the exchange of ideas across various disciplines. In the era of AI, the power of knowledge is shifting toward the power of applying that knowledge and transforming it into functional tools for society.

cOllab bridges traditional college education and research within an experiential learning framework. It seeks to unite passionate undergraduate students with mentors in a master-apprentice relationship, creating a dynamic synergy. Committed to providing valuable research experiences, cOllab aims to support undergraduate students’ academic and professional growth.

If you are a freshman, sophomore, or junior student who is:

• Passionate and motivated to solve real-world problems,
• Ready to work hard and enjoy hands-on experiences, and
• Committed to providing feedback to your mentor twice a week,

then you could be a great addition to cOllab!

❆ How was cOllab founded: “A Story on Online Research, with a new name: cOllab“
✉ Contact: cOllab@sayginer.com