Research and Innovation
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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Behind the research
September 27, 2024 | Written by Nicole HernandezThe 2024 Seth Trotter Special Collections Research Award, is an annual award sponsored by the Friends of the University of Delaware Library that encourages UD students and faculty to use rare materials from the Library, Museums and Press Special Collections in their original research. -
Creating new chemistry tools
August 30, 2024 | Written by Hilary DouwesDonald Watson’s lab develops catalysts for reactions in organic chemistry. These catalysts are the molecular “tools” that take simple molecules and bring them together to create more complex molecules that chemists use in a wide variety of applications. -
Report: As African Apparel Imports Dwindle, the Time for AGOA Renewal is Now
June 11, 2024 | Written by Kate Nishimura of Yahoo! FinanceSheng Lu, professor of fashion and apparel studies, said Africa’s opportunity for growth into a leading apparel sourcing hub hinges on the swift and long-term renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
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
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UD’s Eclipse Chasers head for Texas ‘totality’
April 05, 2024 | Written by Beth MillerThe Eclipse Chasers and faculty adviser Edmund Nowak, chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, plan to observe the eclipse in Texas, which is where “totality” starts in the U.S. -
Undergraduate Research Conference
February 13, 2024 | Written by CAS Communications StaffThe Regional Undergraduate Student Research Conference consortium celebrates its 10th year of partnership with a call for abstracts and proposals for its April conference held at the University of Delaware. -
UD’s Winter Fellows program doubles in 2024
February 12, 2024 | Written by Beth MillerAfter a successful pilot program during Winter Session 2023, the University of Delaware’s Undergraduate Research Program had more than twice as many Winter Research Fellows.
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.