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Igniting Curiosity, Fostering Excellence

 

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware is a hub of innovation and research, offering exciting undergraduate and graduate research opportunities. With a strong emphasis on hands-on experience, the college provides a platform for students to engage in cutting-edge research across various academic disciplines. Through personal connections with faculty members, students are actively involved in real-world research work, gaining invaluable experience highly sought after by employers.

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An invention by University of Delaware physics professor Spencer Axani called CosmicWatch is putting the science of muons in the palm of experienced scientists and high school students alike. 

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Undergraduate Research


Undergraduate research opportunities play a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experience for students in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware. By engaging in research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors, students gain invaluable hands-on experience, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and apply classroom knowledge to real-world contexts.

The College of Arts and Sciences actively facilitates a robust research environment, enabling students to craft literature reviews, analyze data, and contribute to scholarly publications while also presenting their findings at local, regional and national conferences.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

UD Summer Scholars Program
The College of Arts and Sciences funds about 12 Summer Scholars each year. Selected undergraduate students, usually sophomores and juniors, spend 10 weeks conducting full-time research or creative work with University faculty. Each scholar receives a $4,000 stipend. To apply, visit the Undergraduate Research Program’s Summer Programs page. The Summer Scholars program is supported by generous donor funding, including from Tom Hofmann, a UD alumnus who established the Ethel & Donald Hofmann Scholar Award. The award encourages applications from first-generation students and students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Empower Fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center
The CAS Student Success Center’s co-curricular coaching team partners with Fox Chase Cancer Center to offer UD undergraduate students an 11-week, paid summer research program. Empower Fellows work full time in Fox Chase labs and gain hands-on, mentored research experience. They also learn how basic and applied research affect cancer treatment and patient care. Fellows receive housing and a $4,500 stipend. Students interested in the program can learn more during a one-day visit to Fox Chase Cancer Center, which includes lunch with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to discuss career paths. Visit the Fox Chase Cancer Center website for information about the next summer program, including application details and information sessions.
David A. Plastino Scholars Program at UD
The Plastino Scholars Program was established in 2007 by a gift from UD alumnus David A. Plastino to help outstanding University of Delaware undergraduate students realize their dreams by supporting them in self-designed, off-campus learning experiences that create a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.
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graduate Research


The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware offers a wide range of graduate research opportunities that allow students to engage in cutting-edge scholarship and creative endeavors across diverse disciplines. From exploring the complexities of human cultures and societies through anthropological fieldwork to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression through innovative studio practices, graduate students work closely with renowned faculty mentors to advance knowledge and contribute to their fields. These immersive research experiences not only deepen students' expertise but also cultivate essential skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, preparing them for successful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.

UD has more than 4500 students engaged in research
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