Imagine your first semester, and you’re already doing hands-on research that matters.
At Penn State Greater Allegheny, research is not just for upper-class students or University Park—it’s for you, right now. Whether through coursework, independent study, the Honors Program, or powerful campus-led initiatives, you can dive into hands-on labs, creative projects, or community-centered studies. Whatever your major, you can participate and shine.
Greater Allegheny campus has a rich tradition of involving undergraduate students in impactful research initiatives. Here, you don’t just learn in the classroom, you apply what you’re learning in real projects that impact our campus, our community, and even the world.
Expert Research Based in Collaboration
Why Conduct Research?
Faculty mentorship: Work directly with professors who know your name and care about your success.
Small campus advantage: Unlike bigger schools where you might wait years, you can get involved in research as early as your first year.
Real-world impact: Projects often address issues that matter to our community.
Presentation opportunities: Share your work at our Research and Creativity Conference, or at Penn State-wide events.
Participating in Undergraduate Research will help you:
Stand out on your resume with hands-on research experience.
Develop career-ready skills like problem-solving, analysis, communication, and teamwork.
Explore your passions and dig deeper into topics you care about.
Gain confidence presenting your work to audiences beyond the classroom.
Make an impact by contributing to projects that create change in the world.
Science and Engineering Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (SECURE)
SECURE gives students hands-on research experience in biology, chemistry, and engineering. Working in small teams with faculty guidance, students explore real-world questions, develop practical skills, and present findings at campus and regional events.
Penn State Undergraduate Clinical Research Training Program
The Clinical Research Program allows students in Biobehavioral Health and other science majors to gain real-world experience in clinical research. Through a capstone course and optional internships with healthcare partners, students learn essential research practices and present their original work at professional symposiums.
Research and Creativity Conference
Twice a year, during the fall and spring semesters, Penn State Greater Allegheny hosts the Student Research and Creativity Conference. This event serves as a platform to showcase outstanding student achievements. Many students also present their work at the University-wide undergraduate exhibition held annually in the spring.
