Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is a dynamic research institution, designated an R2 – Doctoral University – High Research Activity – by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This designation signifies a continued expansion of the University’s research portfolio and doctoral programs, where students and faculty explore across disciplines for innovative discoveries in the sciences, humanities, business and the arts.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is dedicated to providing an atmosphere that encourages cutting-edge research by faculty and students looking to make the world a better place.
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Research News
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ State students and faculty conduct ground-breaking research that impacts the understanding of our world and makes headlines in everything from gravitational-wave astronomy and antimalarial treatments to school choice and diversifying the teacher pipeline.
- Disney Princesses Have Become More Left-Handed Over Time, New Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Study FindsPsychology researchers at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ examined hand movement activities and more than a dozen classic Disney movies to see how handedness in the famous animations have evolved over the yearsThursday April 2, 2026
- How Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s 4+1 Program Turned My Childhood Science Project into Real Marine Biology ResearchAt Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, the combined BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences helped Kelly Witters turn a third-grade horseshoe crab project into hands-on research for coastal conservation Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Offers Food-Insecure Students Support and Resources through Red Hawk Pantry, Other ServicesMany college students nationwide are experiencing food insecurity; Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is responding with expanded pantry services, fresh food access and student-centered offeringsThursday January 8, 2026
- Groundbreaking Speech Therapy Research Helps Child Master the ‘r’ Sound in WeeksInnovative visual biofeedback technology, developed by a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ speech-language pathology professor, is helping children with speech sound disorders and training future SLPs Tuesday December 16, 2025
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Faculty/Staff
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ State offers faculty researchers support and guidance through the following resources:
Students
Every year, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ State students work with University faculty to conduct important research on a wide variety of topics. Explore the resources below to learn more about potential research opportunities, finding a mentor and funding resources.
Partners
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ aims to advance collaboration, discovery and innovation by helping to connect our researchers not only across disciplines but across institutions, government and industry.
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