"The summer before my freshman year, I conducted research on turtles to determine how paved roads and fencing affect the soil microclimate at locations where they generally nest.

I collected, interpreted and analyzed data. I learned how to present my findings to my peers. I also gained better insight into how to tailor my own academic career at Clarkson to meet my interests and accomplish my goals."

Andrew Davis '10
Biomolecular Science

Faculty and students at Clarkson conduct research in a wide range of areas related to biomolecular sciences: biotechnology, genetic engineering, forensics, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. All Clarkson science majors have the opportunity to participate in faculty-directed research, a "trademark" of science education at Clarkson. In fact, it is not uncommon to see first- or second-year undergraduates working side by side in the lab with graduate students and faculty.

Under the guidance of these mentors, you learn how to ask key questions, interpret data, and find answers. Invariably, alumni tell us that time spent with the faculty in research turns out to be the most important learning experience of their college career. Recent student projects include: