Student Research
Here, research is a fundamental example of hands-on learning and a distinct part of the undergraduate experience.
At Muhlenberg, research is for everyone. It provides a space where problems can be dissected, questions pulled apart — where new ideas emerge and are tested and refined. Our students conduct research across all disciplines, including the arts and the humanities as well as the natural and social sciences.
Interdisciplinary Student Research and Scholarship
Summer Research
Explore fully funded opportunities to pursue research or creative work over the summer months across disciplines.
Semester Research
Muhlenberg offers ample opportunities to join labs and pursue independent projects during the academic year.
Research Assistantships
This paid program allows students to become close collaborators on faculty-led research projects.
How do I get involved with research at Muhlenberg?
- Talk to the faculty whose classes you’ve really enjoyed. Ask them what kinds of research or scholarly projects they are working on and see if they have time to work with you on a project. Students often start by working on faculty members’ projects before they come up with their own projects.
- Search faculty pages on department websites. This allows you to see what kinds of work faculty are doing. When you find something that interests you, send an email to that professor asking to meet and talk about their work.
- Follow up. Sometimes faculty are already busy working on projects with other students. Check in to see if spots eventually open up or ask a different faculty member about research opportunities.
Yael Fink ’27
Being able to lead my own research projects at Muhlenberg has allowed me to be more independent in the lab and be able to figure things out myself as opposed to needing to ask for help every step of the way.READ FINK'S STORY
A Look Inside One Research Lab
Associate Professor of Biology Giancarlo Cuadra and his students are exploring vaping’s effects on the oral microbiome.
Discovery in Action
Melina Sarion ’27 Studies Human-Computer Interaction
The mathematics and computer science double major is researching how students interact with an LLM-powered robot under different conditions.
Read MoreYael Fink ’27 Conducts Research Through Prestigious Fellowship
The biology major and studio art minor is working at a Columbia University lab this summer as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Cech Fellow.
Read MoreThomas Cerruti ’28 Conducts Cybersecurity Research
The rising junior, who’s interested in declaring a computer science major, is exploring the vulnerabilities in some of the most common smart plugs.
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