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Undergraduate Research

Enterprising students do real world research
Hands on, in the lab, with world class scientists

As a student in a college that does world class research, a fantastic opportunity exists to work directly in a laboratory, learning from some of the most innovative minds in science. Even more, you just might be part of a scientific discovery that can change the world.

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Multiple Research Opportunities
From formalized programs with certificates
To practical hands-on lab activities

Research in the summer or during the semester; for credit or for pay.  

Eberly Science Summer Undergraduate Research Program SCIRES Certificate Program Summer Research Opportunities
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Undergraduate Research Coordinator

If you are an undergraduate student and have questions about research in Eberly College of Science, please reach out to Emily Bell, our Undergraduate Research Coordinator.

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Fall Science Undergraduate Poster Exhibition

5-7pm on Thursday Oct. 7th on the 3rd Floor Life Sciences Bridge

Registration Deadline: Sept. 27th
Register: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ggzpd96cGnXAWy

Free printing for posters submitted by Sept 30th.
Poster upload:  https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ekQmZ4wU5ppISAS (pdf format, max size 46” x 46”)

PRIZES! We will be awarding 1st ($250), 2nd ($150), and 3rd ($100) places prizes for the best posters in each of three categories: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences