Discovery in Action
The fact that Wilkes faculty conduct research is not surprising.
Faculty engage in research projects to advance their expertise and contribute discoveries to expand knowledge in their fields — and the wider world. Many work with colleagues across the nation or around the globe, sharing the Wilkes reputation for faculty excellence beyond the region.
But what truly sets research at Wilkes apart is the number of faculty who involve undergraduate students in their projects in meaningful ways...
Whether working with researchers on the other side of the globe or students from their 9 a.m. lab, Wilkes faculty discover the possibilities.
I’ve been doing research since my sophomore year. It’s the most impactful thing about Wilkes.
Amelia Lawrence - Psychology '26
It allowed me to engage in a process I had never experienced before and accomplish something I likely would not have pursued on my own.
Mya Corcoran - English '25
The opportunity to do interesting research at Wilkes definitely has, and will, help me get to wherever I end up going.
Haley Zapolski - Biology and Earth Systems Science department
There are undergrads getting their names on research papers. They’re really getting their research careers going.
Minnie Nguyen - Biology '25
Summer Research Opportunities
Wilkes University provides a dynamic summer research program for undergraduates, offering:
- A full research salary and free housing on campus.
- Opportunities to accompany faculty to scientific conferences and present their research findings in locations inside and outside the United States, including Hawaii, Mexico and China.
- Opportunities to co-author scientific publications with faculty.
Recent Research & Scholarship Stories
AMY YANAGITSURU: Fellowship Propels Visiting Professor’s Dive Into Puffin Family Life
Amy Yanagitsuru’s curiosity about why animals do what they do led her to a career in biology. A lingering question from her doctoral research led to a prestigious fellowship and an opportunity for Wilkes students to take part in the Maine event — studying Atlantic puffins at a seabird colony...
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KASRA PAKNEZHAD: Building a Life of Healing
Kasra Paknezhad is chasing his dream to build meaningful connections and bridge the gap in healthcare as he pursues a career in medicine...
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Scott Bolesta Leads by Example, Named Fellow of Largest Pharmacy Association
If you asked Scott Bolesta PharmD ‘00, professor of pharmacy practice in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, what he has been most proud of this past year, it wouldn’t just be receiving the nationally-recognized title, Fellow of ASHP. He says it’s also “serving as an example to the students of...
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Sep 01, 2026
A 30,000-year continuous record of glacial history and water balance from Fish Lake, Utah documents the onset, development, and demise of LGM glaciation
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: M.S. Finkenbinder
View Publication - A 30,000-year continuous record of glacial history and water balance from Fish Lake, Utah documents the onset, development, and demise of LGM glaciationAug 26, 2026
Shifting social and cultural narratives in pharmacy education: a summative content analysis
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Troy Lynn Lewis, Kaylee Simmons, Brynn Gilbert, Chloé Gilbert, Lauren Delamater
View Publication - Shifting social and cultural narratives in pharmacy education: a summative content analysisAug 26, 2026
Growing an Inclusive Ecological Professional Society for a Diverse Environmental Workforce: Wisdom Gained to Navigate Current and Future DEIJ Challenges
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Kenneth M. Klemow
View Publication - Growing an Inclusive Ecological Professional Society for a Diverse Environmental Workforce: Wisdom Gained to Navigate Current and Future DEIJ ChallengesAug 21, 2026
Empowering Engineering Students for the FE Exam: Classroom Integration and Customizable Study Strategies
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: nelson anaya, Carole E. Baddour, Marleen Troy, Edward Bednarz
View Publication - Empowering Engineering Students for the FE Exam: Classroom Integration and Customizable Study StrategiesAug 21, 2026
Experiential Learning for AI-Driven Robotics in Northeast Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Abas Sabouni
View Publication - Experiential Learning for AI-Driven Robotics in Northeast PennsylvaniaJul 25, 2026
Bridge the Gap: The Mediating Role of Environmental Concern in Sustainable Consumption
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Ge Xiao, Han Ma, Justin Matus
View Publication - Bridge the Gap: The Mediating Role of Environmental Concern in Sustainable ConsumptionJul 16, 2026
Supporting Research and Graduate Education in a Troubled Landscape: Report of the 2025-2026 AACP Research and Graduate Affairs Committee
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Nori Zaccheo
View Publication - Supporting Research and Graduate Education in a Troubled Landscape: Report of the 2025-2026 AACP Research and Graduate Affairs CommitteeJul 16, 2026
TundraFlux: a database of ecosystem respiration with biotic and abiotic metadata from Arctic and alpine tundra warming experiments
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Ned Fetcher
View Publication - TundraFlux: a database of ecosystem respiration with biotic and abiotic metadata from Arctic and alpine tundra warming experimentsJul 09, 2026
“Wait… we are the majority?”: consequences of underestimating the bisexual population
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Ellen E. Newell
View Publication - “Wait… we are the majority?”: consequences of underestimating the bisexual populationJul 08, 2026
A Century of Learning: The Story of ESA 's Education Committee, 1918–2025
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Kenneth M. Klemow
View Publication - A Century of Learning: The Story of ESA 's Education Committee, 1918–2025