Students Descend on Duquesne for Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The University is hosting 108 college students conducting research while exploring science-related fields and careers at Duquesne’s 22th annual Undergraduate Research Program (URP), which kicked off May 20.
Funded by the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (BSNES), the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, the URP brings students from Duquesne and other institutions to the bluff for 10 weeks full of academic, professional and outreach opportunities. This paid summer experience is one of the largest programs of its kind in Pennsylvania.
Students majoring in science, biomedical engineering, pharmacy and other programs collaborate on projects that take them through the full scientific method. The overall experience provides students with essential research experiences for careers in STEM-based fields.
Regional and national students, some from as far away as University of California, Berkeley, work alongside faculty mentors from the BSNES, the School of Pharmacy, the Biomedical Engineering Program, the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts and the Rangos School of Health Sciences.
Program highlights include:
- A research project with Duquesne science faculty
- Informational lectures on lab and experiment safety
- Volunteer activities with local organizations
- A seminar series focused on career opportunities in science
- A collaborative ethics forum with faculty mentors.
The URP concludes Friday, July 26, with the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, which features and celebrates the participants’ research. All students will present their work for faculty and fellow participants.