Research is for everyone. 

At Muhlenberg, research is a fundamental example of hands-on learning and a distinct part of the undergraduate experience.

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It provides a space where problems can be dissected, questions pulled apart — it’s a space where new ideas emerge, are tested and refined.

Our students conduct research in disciplines across campus, including the arts and humanities, as well as the natural and social sciences. Some are examining the disruption of memory in slime mold while others are exploring the liminal relationship between book and body. 

Your research experience will leave you with so much more than the answers you set out to explore. The opportunity to work with faculty to design, execute and present your findings will unlock a new level of understanding in the world and your own potential.

 

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Summer Research

Intensive research opportunities are available for students over the summer months. These experiences to collaborate with faculty on research in any field — be it the natural sciences or humanities — can be student- or faculty-driven and are funded through a variety of sources.

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Semester Research

Research efforts don’t stop when classes return. It’s during the school year that many students visit conferences to present findings from research projects, including those that spanned the summer months. Find out how to continue or jumpstart research projects during the fall and spring semesters.

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Celebration of Student Scholarship

Every year students from across the curriculum present their research and scholarship in this interdisciplinary poster fair to showcase their hard work and discoveries.

Research at Muhlenberg

From the Source

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A college student wearing a dress shirt and slacks smiles while standing next to a large poster board with details about a research project.
A college student in a red shirt wearing blue gloves does chemistry research.
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“Don’t be afraid to suggest an idea to a professor if there’s something that you are passionate about. It can be a really cool opportunity.” — Kira Wiener '25 , Psychology and Public Health Double Major

“As I continue to decide on my academic focus moving forward, I was introduced to many real-world applications of the concepts I learned during my freshman year at Muhlenberg.” — Chase Kusko '27 , Major Undeclared Read Kusko's Story

“When taking the [General Chemistry] course, when we had our first lab, I felt a lot more confident in what I was doing.” — Lauryn Glass '28 , Undeclared Major Read Glass's Story

“I really think I have the tools to ask the right questions and use creative methods and work with others and collaborate and communicate to drive scientific progress.” — Sam McDonough '24 , Psychology and French & Francophone Studies Double Major Summer Check-In: Sam McDonough

“Learning more about genetics and how genes operate will help me as a clinician and a future researcher.” — Anam Ali ’25 , Biochemistry Major and Spanish Minor

“These are human beings that we're working with, and I think it's extremely important to understand how policies impact people and their health-seeking habits and behaviors.” — Jocelyn Mertz ’25 , Biochemistry Major Read Mertz's Story
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Science at Muhlenberg

Research and Scholarship at Muhlenberg

Always Questioning

Muhlenberg students conduct research in every field imaginable. Whether within the sciences, humanities or arts, our Mules are exploring and discovering.

NEWS AT MUHLENBERG

Contact Information

Kammie Takahashi

Associate Dean of Academic Life
Address Muhlenberg College Dean of Academic Life 2400 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104