Assumption students have been selected to participate in summer research programs at major research institutions around the nation. Also, Assumption offers on-campus summer research opportunities to upper-level students who apply to assist Assumption faculty with their research projects. Students selected for summer research positions receive a stipend and housing on campus.
All science majors are strongly encouraged to gain practical experience and course credit through an internship in their field of interest during their junior or senior year. Internships for academic credit give students practical, hands-on experience, allowing them to explore their career choices before graduating.
Undergraduate research sites
American Cancer Society
Genzyme
Harvard University
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
National Institutes of Health
National Science Foundation
Novartis
University of California - Davis
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Recent student research topics
Using carbon nanotubes for electromechanical devices
Developing a tool for identifying antibody-producing cells
Studying the biology of aggression
Investigating the biology of metastasis in cancer
Studying the properties of room temperature ionic liquids
Summer Research Opportunities
Increasing numbers of Assumption students have been selected to participate in summer research programs at major research institutions around the nation, including the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Also, Assumption offers on-campus summer research opportunities to upper level students who apply to assist Assumption faculty with their research projects. Students selected for summer research positions receive a stipend and housing on campus.
For more information on Natural Science research projects, visit Assumption's Research page.
For more information on interships, visit Assumption's Internships page.