Student Research

Widener’s Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) program gives students across disciplines, from science to psychology to business, an opportunity to conduct in-depth research outside the typical academic year, and often without the time constraints of classes and extracurricular activities. 

The program culminates in an event where students showcase their work to the university community—a fantastic way to sharpen your presentation skills.

With a focus on transformative teaching and learning practices, the event spotlights student research with faculty, as well as service learning, senior projects, and internships.

Students in the honors program present their research—and creative and civic engagement projects—daily throughout this event held each spring.

Comprised of students from Widener’s College of Health & Human Services and School of Nursing, the event showcases the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, highlights diverse research topics and methodologies, and raises awareness about research promoting social justice, diversity, and inclusion. (Don't know if this counts or should be in a different section because it's a way to present research, not conduct it.)

Many graduate degree programs infuse research into the curriculum, allowing you to gain practical skills, add valuable experience to your resume, and delve into a facet of your future field that sparks your interest.