Research in the College of Arts & Sciences
All of our faculty members conduct research to advance knowledge within their disciplines. Depending on the field, their research might result in a published article or book, a patent, or in a new creative work of art, and many projects emphasize broader social impact. We are proud to host several focused research centers and institutes, featuring interdisciplinary collaboration, and working with external partners and funders. Faculty research and expertise are embedded within teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the College of Arts & Sciences enjoys a well earned national reputation for innovative approaches to integrating research and teaching.
Entering undergraduate students learn about research in their COLL 100 and COLL 150 courses, and undergraduate research opportunities are available throughout the curriculum. Our faculty members mentor student projects and involve students in their own research projects, often leading to co-authored papers or co-presentations at conferences.
Our research ecosystem is greatly enhanced by our eight graduate programs, and each year, our graduate students showcase their research at the Graduate Research Symposium.
The best way to learn about current research within our departments and programs is to visit their websites, and also consult the faculty directory listings. We've provided some useful links below.
- Africana Studies
- American Studies*
- Anthropology*
- Art & Art History
- Biology*
- Chemistry*
- Classical Studies
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science & Policy
- Film & Media Studies
- Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies
- Geology
- Global Studies
- Government
- History*
- International Relations
- Health Sciences
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Medieval & Renaissance Studies
- Military Science
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Psychological Sciences*
- Public Policy*
- Religious Studies
- Self-Designed
- Sociology
- Theatre & Performance
* Graduate Study Offered