Discovery in Action
The fact that Wilkes faculty conduct research is not surprising.
Faculty engage in research projects to advance their expertise and contribute discoveries to expand knowledge in their fields — and the wider world. Many work with colleagues across the nation or around the globe, sharing the Wilkes reputation for faculty excellence beyond the region.
But what truly sets research at Wilkes apart is the number of faculty who involve undergraduate students in their projects in meaningful ways...
Whether working with researchers on the other side of the globe or students from their 9 a.m. lab, Wilkes faculty discover the possibilities.
I’ve been doing research since my sophomore year. It’s the most impactful thing about Wilkes.
Amelia Lawrence ’26 - Psychology
It allowed me to engage in a process I had never experienced before and accomplish something I likely would not have pursued on my own.
Mya Corcoran ’25 - English
The opportunity to do interesting research at Wilkes definitely has, and will, help me get to wherever I end up going.
Haley Zapolski - Biology and Earth Systems Science Department
There are undergrads getting their names on research papers. They’re really getting their research careers going.
Minnie Nguyen ’25 - Biology
Summer Research Opportunities
Wilkes University provides a dynamic summer research program for undergraduates, offering:
- A full research salary and free housing on campus.
- Opportunities to accompany faculty to scientific conferences and present their research findings in locations inside and outside the United States, including Hawaii, Mexico and China.
- Opportunities to co-author scientific publications with faculty.
Recent Research & Scholarship Stories
Wilkes Sociology and Criminology Students Take Their Research to National Conferences
For the past three years, Wilkes University sociology and criminology students have had their research accepted for presentation at national conferences. For students like Abby LeGars ’26 and Sydney Ruskey ’26, these opportunities have been more than a chance to showcase their research. These experiences have helped them build confidence,...
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The Farley Library Introduces a New Wave of Innovations
“I like to think the Farley Library is undergoing something of a renaissance of innovation,” says Brian Sacolic, library director. That innovation is taking shape through several updates to the library’s resources and services. Among the updates are expanded access to e-books and audiobooks with the Libby app, an updated...
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Wilkes University Plans Effort to Transform Engineering Education
Many engineering students who leave the field don’t often do so in their first semester. Instead, they leave midway through their studies, in their sophomore or junior years, when coursework might become more challenging, and the link between lectures and work in the field can seem distant. A team of...
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Sep 01, 2026
A 30,000-year continuous record of glacial history and water balance from Fish Lake, Utah documents the onset, development, and demise of LGM glaciation
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: M.S. Finkenbinder
View Publication - A 30,000-year continuous record of glacial history and water balance from Fish Lake, Utah documents the onset, development, and demise of LGM glaciationAug 26, 2026
Shifting social and cultural narratives in pharmacy education: a summative content analysis
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Troy Lynn Lewis, Kaylee Simmons, Brynn Gilbert, Chloé Gilbert, Lauren Delamater
View Publication - Shifting social and cultural narratives in pharmacy education: a summative content analysisAug 26, 2026
Growing an Inclusive Ecological Professional Society for a Diverse Environmental Workforce: Wisdom Gained to Navigate Current and Future DEIJ Challenges
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Kenneth M. Klemow
View Publication - Growing an Inclusive Ecological Professional Society for a Diverse Environmental Workforce: Wisdom Gained to Navigate Current and Future DEIJ ChallengesAug 21, 2026
Empowering Engineering Students for the FE Exam: Classroom Integration and Customizable Study Strategies
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: nelson anaya, Carole E. Baddour, Marleen Troy, Edward Bednarz
View Publication - Empowering Engineering Students for the FE Exam: Classroom Integration and Customizable Study StrategiesAug 21, 2026
Experiential Learning for AI-Driven Robotics in Northeast Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Abas Sabouni
View Publication - Experiential Learning for AI-Driven Robotics in Northeast PennsylvaniaJul 25, 2026
Bridge the Gap: The Mediating Role of Environmental Concern in Sustainable Consumption
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Ge Xiao, Han Ma, Justin Matus
View Publication - Bridge the Gap: The Mediating Role of Environmental Concern in Sustainable ConsumptionJul 16, 2026
Supporting Research and Graduate Education in a Troubled Landscape: Report of the 2025-2026 AACP Research and Graduate Affairs Committee
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Nori Zaccheo
View Publication - Supporting Research and Graduate Education in a Troubled Landscape: Report of the 2025-2026 AACP Research and Graduate Affairs CommitteeJul 16, 2026
TundraFlux: a database of ecosystem respiration with biotic and abiotic metadata from Arctic and alpine tundra warming experiments
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Ned Fetcher
View Publication - TundraFlux: a database of ecosystem respiration with biotic and abiotic metadata from Arctic and alpine tundra warming experimentsJul 09, 2026
“Wait… we are the majority?”: consequences of underestimating the bisexual population
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Ellen E. Newell
View Publication - “Wait… we are the majority?”: consequences of underestimating the bisexual populationJul 08, 2026
A Century of Learning: The Story of ESA 's Education Committee, 1918–2025
Wilkes-Affiliated Authors: Kenneth M. Klemow
View Publication - A Century of Learning: The Story of ESA 's Education Committee, 1918–2025