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Undergraduate Research

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Research at Quinnipiac

Undergraduate Research

Supported by dedicated faculty members, undergraduate students seize the opportunity to gain real-world experience while learning how to think critically, collaborate effectively and communicate with confidence. When it’s time to share your work, Quinnipiac gives you the stage at events and showcases that encourage you to demonstrate your expertise.

Active Research from Day One

These experiences do more than build your résumé; they build confidence, sharpen your expertise and fuel your curiosity. Whatever your major, Quinnipiac empowers you to take your learning further and make your mark. 

Illuminate: The Quinnipiac Student Expo

This dynamic showcase of student academic exploration from across the university allows students to present their research and creative work with peers, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and prospective employers. 

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Projects Day

Before graduating from the School of Computing & Engineering, every student is required to complete a Senior Design Project. This culmination of their time at Quinnipiac incorporates real clients and problems and simulates a project that they might encounter the first day on the job.

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Interdisciplinary Program for Research and Scholarship (QUIP-RS)

QUIP-RS is a competitive, paid summer program where you’ll dive into full-time research with a faculty mentor, develop scholarly skills and engage in discussion about successes and shortcomings with fellows and mentors.

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NEURON Conference

NEURON, or the Northeast Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience, is an organization that provides an open forum for undergraduates and graduates to discuss their research and enhance collaboration among neuroscience educators.

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The Poll Signature Experience

With facts supported by data, analysis, research and the gold standard methodology of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, students in the Quinnipiac Poll Signature Experience class have a front-row seat into a look at the role that public opinion polls played in an extraordinary presidential race with so many unexpected events.

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Research Around the Globe

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Join a faculty-led trip

Our faculty regularly design research and courses with a travel component to various countries during the January term, spring break and summer terms. These experiences allow you to discover new ideas, engage with diverse cultures and gain insight to global perspectives. Whether conducting field research or participating in academic programs abroad, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience that enriches your education.

Pursue Research Abroad

Student Spotlight

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Computer science students and professor present ransomware research at Las Vegas conference

January 29, 2026

Jessica Theodore ’26, MS ’27, a computer science major in the accelerated 3+1 dual-degree cybersecurity program and Dawit Kasy ’27, a computer science major, presented their publication at the prestigious 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 16th annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas on January 5 to 7.
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Work and Research by School

From engaging with distinguished scholars and thought leaders to collaborating with scientific researchers and global organizations, our work and research empowers students with the skills, opportunities and confidence to do meaningful work that redefines industries.