Research Opportunities
Engage in Groundbreaking Research from Day One
At Susquehanna, research is more than an opportunity — it’s an integral part of your academic journey.
Whether in biology, marketing, the humanities or any other discipline, you’ll gain practical experience tackling real-world challenges. Our research initiatives allow students to explore and hone professional skills throughout the year, culminating in a celebration where students showcase their work and reflect on their experiences. Many students in various programs are supported by university funds to present at professional conferences, bringing their research endeavors to a larger audience.
From your very first year, you will collaborate alongside accomplished faculty, participate in hands-on projects and contribute meaningfully to research that impacts both local and global communities.
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Senior Scholars
Senior Scholars Day is Susquehanna University’s annual celebration of academic excellence, highlighting outstanding undergraduate research and creative work by senior students completing their higher education.
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The Susquehanna River is a hidden gem teeming with life where you can study the local ecology. Grab your specimen jar, lab notebook and become a part of a summer crew that ensures this valuable resource will always be protected.
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Straight from the Nest
“Susquehanna’s focus on hands-on learning is especially impactful in the sciences. We have unique lab experiences in our classes and many opportunities to work with research faculty on real projects.”
— Alice Polcrack ’26
“At a small school like Susquehanna, I’ve had hands-on access to lab instruments both in classes and during independent research with faculty. These experiences have sharpened my techniques and prepared me for a future in chemistry.”
— Chrissy Vo ’25
“One thing that is unique about Susquehanna’s campus is that we are really close to a lot of environmental features in the area. We are located along the Susquehanna River, and that gives me a lot of opportunities to explore different labs and different ways to analyze the river and landscapes around us.”
— Olivia Weaver ’25
“Hands-on learning at Susquehanna is such a big part of academic life specifically as a neuroscience major, and research has been such a big part of my experience here. I got involved in research as a first-year student and it has just given me such a valuable, hands-on learning experience I would not find anywhere else and it’s something that’s prepared me so much for my career in the future.”
— Beth Grove ’25
“It is a great testing ground for students to discover what they want to do, and sometimes more importantly, what they don’t want to do, after graduation.”
— William Dougherty / Associate Professor of Chemistry
“Susquehanna’s focus on hands-on learning has truly shaped my experience here, allowing me to apply myself in real-world situations that are going to prepare me for my career. For example, through my internship with the Arlin M. Adams Center for Law & Society, I worked for a public defender, sat in on a trial and met with clients. I’m able to see and work on legal documents, write memos and witness the real-world application of my studies.”
— Hannah Foust ’26
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