/undergrad-research/ en /undergrad-research/blog/2026/09/day-life-conducting-oceanography-research-germany My research project focused on oceanic emissions of carbonyl sulfide (OCS), the most abundant sulfur-containing trace gas in the atmosphere. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/279 /undergrad-research/blog/2026/08/day-life-inco-590-student With the flexibility offered by an INCO course, Seren has been able to continue her research on salt marsh microbial communities throughout the academic year. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/275 /undergrad-research/blog/2026/08/conducting-historical-research-legal-cultural-impacts-eichmann-trial Inspired by a history seminar on the Holocaust in Europe, Josh compared how the trial’s legal and cultural goals were translated into future legal decisions. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/274 /undergrad-research/blog/2026/07/day-life-studying-works-virginia-woolf Olivia received a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for her project titled “Poststructuralism and Virginia Woolf: Human Consciousness and Its Mediation of the External World.” Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/273 /undergrad-research/blog/2026/02/day-life-parasitology-undergrad-researcher Have you ever wanted to do research but felt like you were too busy? I am here to tell you that even if you can only work in the lab, workshop, or field for a few hours a week, those hours are absolutely worth your time. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/265 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/09/day-life-mechanical-engineering-researcher This summer, I got to do something super exciting: build a flying spacecraft simulator. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/258 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/08/day-life-occupational-therapy-researcher My research uses a GPS-based tracking device to monitor the driving behavior of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia with the hope of reducing caregiver anxiety. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/254 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/08/day-life-marine-biology-researcher My summer research focuses on a group of phytoplankton that produces a potent neurotoxin responsible for harmful algal blooms. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/251 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/07/economics-students-approach-theoretical-research Research for business and philosophy students looks very different than in the sciences. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/240 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/02/questions-answers-personal-impact-research The extent of what I do day-to-day is something the younger version of me never would have expected. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/229 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/11/my-experience-semester-research-photocatalytic-methane-conversion Conducting research as an undergraduate during the semester can be challenging but is ultimately manageable with discipline and time-management. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/225 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/10/three-most-important-skills-i-learned-participating-research While participating in undergraduate research is often encouraged for a resumé boost or acceptance into graduate school, there is so much more to this experience than what meets the eye. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/224 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/10/how-leprosy-changed-my-mind I never thought my research on leprosy would make me a skeptic. Nonetheless, my investigation led me to question foundational beliefs about my perception of history. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/223 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/09/my-experience-biotechnology-research-apprentice The most consistent piece of advice given to me by anyone who worked in research was to get into it as soon as possible, and do it as often as I could. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/222 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/09/studying-neuroscience-lab-first-time As a student studying to complete my Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, molecular, and cellular biology, I have always been interested in anesthesia. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/221 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/09/musical-tuning-joys-liberal-arts-research The opportunity to conduct research at the undergraduate level is invaluable. The process inevitably involves a deep-dive into some aspect of your broader field of interest—helping with your more traditional classes and academic pursuits while sharpening a host of scholarly skills such as close reading, clear writing, and locating and evaluating sources/data. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/220 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/08/science-sleep-how-we-investigate-health-risks-social-jet-lag I am a rising senior in the Exercise Science program, and my colleague, Gabe Dennett, and I are conducting research with a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Brian in the Robert Kertzer Exercise Physiology Laboratory at New Hampshire Hall. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/217 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/08/late-nights-early-mornings-emphasizing-importance-research-social-jet-lag I am a rising senior at �鶹�� with a double major in Exercise Science and Nutrition. This summer, Nate Goodwin and I are conducting a research study funded by a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) from the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/218 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/08/ten-lessons-my-first-field-season-practical-personal This past spring, I was fortunate enough to be accepted to the Hamel Center’s Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program, and since then, I’ve been working on a project surrounding the heritability of nest characteristics in saltmarsh sparrows. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/216 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/04/why-fear-statistics-didnt-hold-me-back As a senior, I am close to graduating and am figuring out the next steps in my life. My goals have significantly changed, especially since starting my senior year. Undertaking different projects, in both the applied and research aspects of the field of psychology has broadened my views and changed my path. One thing that has changed along the way is my relationship with statistics.  Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/210