Undergraduate Research
Looking for hands-on research? It's not limited to subjects like biology or chemistry - there are opportunities for A&S | Maxwell students in nearly every discipline, like communication science and disorders; Earth sciences; women's and gender studies; applied mathematics, economics and many more.
No matter your major, we encourage you to talk to your professors about how to engage in research. Find inspiration, below!
Engaged Courses Initiative Fosters Social Impact Through Community Work
The inaugural cohort of Engaged Courses unites diverse fields, communities and perspectives within the College of Arts and Sciences and beyond.
Close Encounters of the Supermassive Black Hole Kind
Astrophysicists from Syracuse University and the University of Leeds collaborate with Syracuse high school students to confirm the accuracy of an analytical model that can unlock key information about supermassive black holes and the stars they engulf.
New at Syracuse: The Center for Health Behavior Research and Innovation
New research and training opportunities for students with the opening of the Center for Health Behavior Research and Innovation to promote health and well-being.
Reflecting on the Past, Offering Hope for the Future
Native American students at Syracuse University help curate an exhibition of works by contemporary Haudenosaunee artist Peter B. Jones, illuminating Indigenous culture and history.
Promoting Access to Equitable Healthcare for Refugees in CNY
Through innovative instruction and community engaged work, CSD’s Supporting Outcomes and Healthcare Access for Refugees prepares students to provide culturally responsive care.
Turning Young Enthusiasts Into Scientific Researchers
Miguel Guzman is a senior in biotechnology in A&S with an entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises minor at Whitman. His research is harnessing biology to improve the performance of FDA-approved drugs.
42 A&S Students Receive 2023 Spring SOURCE and Honors Grants
Undergraduates are awarded up to $7,500 in support for research projects. The awards support experiential learning for undergraduates through research.
A Blueprint for Engaged Humanities: Maggie Sardino Featured in Humanities for All
Maggie Sardino's '23 blog post has been featured in Humanities for All. The post describes Sardino's experience as a student research assistant with the Engaged Humanities Network.
Project Mend Builds Community Through Writing for Those Impacted by the Justice System
Undergraduate Fátima Bings Martínez '24 has gained hands-on skills working as a research assistant with Project Mend, funded through a University SOURCE grant.
Expanding Summer Research Opportunities Through SU-STAR
Undergraduate students from underrepresented groups have the opportunity to attend an 8-week SU-STAR summer program, receiving training in alcohol and related health research.
A&S Student Honors Holocaust Survivor through Research Project
Courtney Conte '23 pursued a research project to honor holocaust survivor Bob Hyman's life by laying a Stolperstein, a marker with details about their story.
Resources
- The SOURCE: Learn how you could get your undergraduate research project funded by the University.
- Libraries' Special Collections Research Center: Rare books, manuscripts, and other primary source materials are available, from cuneiform tablets to digital media.
- The Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising: Find out how to apply for nationally competitive fellowship and scholarships.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library: : Resources include the Harriet Tubman Collection and other rare materials.