Research & Scholarly Activities

As an important part of being a student-centered research university, SU provides opportunities for undergraduates to participate in their education and to do something scholarly with their majors. You need to remember that the primary responsibility for initiating participation resides with you. Keep in mind that space is limited in some of the programs and you may need at least sophomore standing.

iLEARN is the Innovative Learning Program in The College of Arts and Sciences, supports a variety of innovative educational programs in The College and its departments. It also serves as a clearinghouse for information about undergraduate research and other unique learning opportunities, as well as a source of encouragement and support for their further development.

Undergraduate Research Program (URP): non-classroom opportunities for students to work with faculty on research projects. Opportunities exist in almost all departments and programs within The College of Arts and Sciences.

Soling Program encourages students to work in teams on specific projects using their problem-solving skills and creativity.

Undergraduate Research in Biology

Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Engineering departments also encourage research by undergraduate science majors. Speak to your professors about research and other projects in which they are interested.

The Center for Health and Behavior: research the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of health

The Renee Crown University Honors Program: encourages students to complete an Honors Thesis based on independent research. Students who are not in the Honors program but chose to complete a thesis can graduate with Distinction in their major area.

Consortium for Culture and Medicine: a cooperative program of LeMoyne College, SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University

Institute For Human Performance: at SUNY Upstate Medical University is dedicated to biomedical and clinical research, rehabilitation and education. Their common denominator is a commitment to dissolve the limitations of disease, disability and aging.