Every A&S undergraduate student has the chance to engage in meaningful research and scholarship, empowering them to become changemakers in both local and global communities while contributing to a more sustainable and healthier world.
No matter your major, we encourage you to talk to your professors about how to engage in research. Find resources and inspirational stories about students who are making a difference with their creative work, their scholarship and their research.
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.
Recent Stories
Equipped for the CSI Workforce
In Practical Crime Scene Research (FSC 440/640), students gain real-world experience with the same investigative methods used by professional crime scene units, preparing them directly for jobs in forensic science and related fields.
Uncovering a Clean-Energy Future
Emerson Long ’26 is exploring how copper behaves deep within the Earth to unlock new insights into how critical mineral deposits form. This work carries real-world impact, as copper is essential to clean-energy technologies like solar panels, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and LED lighting.
A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research Festival
Nearly 140 students from a wide range of A&S programs presented their impressive findings at this year’s Undergraduate Research Festival.
Committed to Health and Wellness
Biochemistry major Kaden Buford ’28, who aspires to become a dermatologist, is building a strong foundation in medical and community leadership through his work with Syracuse University Ambulance and the Institute for Responsible Citizenship’s Washington Program.
Equitable Speech Therapy
Gillian Weltman ’26 is partnering with the community to better understand and address the lack of culturally tailored speech‑language pathology care. By analyzing real‑world data, she’s building practical skills that will shape her future work with neurogenic communication disorders.
Ready for the Demands of Healthcare
A strong foundation in human biology is the starting point for careers in healthcare. Through weekly labs, students in Anatomy and Physiology apply what they learn, building the skills, confidence and scientific mindset they’ll need for the demands ahead.