Undergraduate Research
Looking for hands-on research challenges? There are many options for students in the A&S | Maxwell, where research isn't limited to subjects like biology or chemistry. Our students pursue research interests in nearly every discipline, such as 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 creating new research projects. Find inspiration, below!

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.

Annual Research Festival Showcases Impressive A&S Undergraduate Work
A&S' annual Undergraduate Research Festival hosts over 100 students to present their research project findings to fellow peers, faculty, staff and visitors.

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.