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. This program offers a full research salary and free housing on campus, as well as opportunities to:
- Conduct research at off-campus sites such as Costa Rica, Purdue University and Yale University for collaborative research.
- Accompany faculty to scientific conferences and present their research findings in locations inside and outside the United States, including Hawaii, Mexico and China.
- 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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