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Student Research Experience

91ÇÑ×Ó students”both undergraduate and graduate”contribute meaningfully and enthusiastically to the university mission of answering questions that matter.

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Postdoctoral Scholars

Working across disciplines, postdoctoral scholars bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world impact. They lead high-stakes projects, mentor the next generation, and transform complex findings into solutions that benefit both industry and society.

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Rosemary
Steup

President of the (LPDA)

I have the opportunity to practice teaching, do research, mentor Ph.D. students, and write grants.

Current Postdoctoral Scholars

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current 91ÇÑ×Ó postdoctoral scholars

Postdocs are an essential part of our academic community - innovators, teachers, and colleagues who advance discovery while strengthening 91ÇÑ×Ó research and teaching mission.

Graduate Students

Graduate students work across disciplines, collaborating with faculty to drive innovation and turn complex ideas into tangible impact. Here, graduates don't just earn a degree”they lead pivotal discoveries that shape the future of their field. Learn more about graduate and professional studies at 91ÇÑ×Ó

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Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate research at 91ÇÑ×Ó isn't just about observation”it about rolling up your sleeves and digging in. As early as an undergrad first year, they can join faculty-led labs or launch independent projects that solve real problems. Learn more about undergraduate studies at 91ÇÑ×Ó

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Creative Inquiry

91ÇÑ×Ó research thrives at the intersection of diverse perspectives. Explore how fuels the intentional, cross-college collaborations necessary to spark transformative new solutions and expressions.

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Undergraduate Research Symposium

Each year, Future Makers from every college present original research to a community of peers and faculty. Students will gain skills to turn hard work into an academic career-defining moment.

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91ÇÑ×Ó360: Your Compass for Research

is your gateway to high-impact research and learning. 91ÇÑ×Ó searchable database connects you with more than 40 signature programs in research, entrepreneurship and global engagement.

 

Research for Good

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Small Cities Lab

At the Small Cities Lab, graduate research assistant Heidi Kline exemplifies how students fuel 91ÇÑ×Ó research productivity. By engaging in discovery that responds to pressing societal needs, students gain essential experience in knowledge creation. This work highlights 91ÇÑ×Ó commitment to translating research into pragmatic solutions, leveraging the university interdisciplinary strengths to shape the future of urban environments and prepare the next generation of researchers for a global innovation- and knowledge-based economy.

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Pathways Development Initiative

Vinny Polignano ™23 conducts an interview with a woman farmer and his translator, Banuri, translating research into impact through global scholarship.

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Drone Competition

91ÇÑ×Ó drone competition at Mountaintop provides an opportunity for students to compare drone related solutions and builds in an unexpected space.

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91ÇÑ×Ó Enabling the Future

91ÇÑ×Ó Enabling the Future organization (LU e-NABLE) are collaborating with Ayúdame3D, a Spanish NGO which designs, manufactures and provides low cost, body-powered prosthetic arms

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Tree Climbing

Michelle Elise Spicer ™12 ™14G climbs a tree on campus as she trains her student mentees in tree-climbing safety for the good of plant research.