Undergraduate Research | Bridgewater State University
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Undergraduate Research | Bridgewater State University
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Undergraduate Research
Center for Transformative Learning
Clement C. Maxwell Library, Room 330
10 Shaw Road
Bridgewater, MA 02325
508.531.2085
Go Beyond Traditional Research
Bridgewater State University has built a
nationally awarded Undergraduate Research program
with significant funding and opportunities for students in any major to discover new knowledge and make original contributions to their discipline or community.
Undergraduate researchers gain highly valued experience and skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and communication — making them outstanding candidates for post-graduation competitive opportunities.
Students collaborate closely with professors on projects in which they are deeply invested. Many of our graduates say that undergraduate research was the most valuable thing they did as a student.
Undergraduate Research includes the scholarly work from any academic field, and can take several different forms:
Assisting and collaborating with professors on their research/scholarship
Course research assignments that go beyond traditional research papers and projects — such as by including a presentation of the results at a campus symposium
Honors theses and Honors contracts that include original research
Capstones, senior projects and directed-study projects that require independent scholarly work
Original student projects guided by faculty, including grant-funded summer research
1.5K
students present their research each year at campus symposia
150+
students present at national conferences annually
350
students awarded BSU undergraduate research grants each year
I don’t think I would be able to explore this potential avenue for a career if I didn’t have the ability to research and experiment. It gives me insight into what it is like to do this work fulltime.”
Mackenzie Cobb, ’26
BSU Chemistry major
Featured News
Undergraduate Research
April 7, 2026
Undergraduate Research Propels BSU Student to Advanced Lab
Shannon McLaughlin and mentor Ryan Hannagan seek environmentally friendly way to produce hydrogen
Undergraduate Research
March 5, 2026
BSU Biology Student Studies Coral at Woods Hole
Olivia Quintin partners with renowned research institution for internship, thesis
Undergraduate Research
January 8, 2026
Student, Alumna Present Research at Major Health Conference
Project offers policy suggestions to reduce male homelessness
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Undergraduate Research
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Undergraduate Research
Center for Transformative Learning
Clement C. Maxwell Library, Room 330
10 Shaw Road
Bridgewater, MA 02325
508.531.2085
Go Beyond Traditional Research
Bridgewater State University has built a
nationally awarded Undergraduate Research program
with significant funding and opportunities for students in any major to discover new knowledge and make original contributions to their discipline or community.
Undergraduate researchers gain highly valued experience and skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and communication — making them outstanding candidates for post-graduation competitive opportunities.
Students collaborate closely with professors on projects in which they are deeply invested. Many of our graduates say that undergraduate research was the most valuable thing they did as a student.
Undergraduate Research includes the scholarly work from any academic field, and can take several different forms:
Assisting and collaborating with professors on their research/scholarship
Course research assignments that go beyond traditional research papers and projects — such as by including a presentation of the results at a campus symposium
Honors theses and Honors contracts that include original research
Capstones, senior projects and directed-study projects that require independent scholarly work
Original student projects guided by faculty, including grant-funded summer research
1.5K
students present their research each year at campus symposia
150+
students present at national conferences annually
350
students awarded BSU undergraduate research grants each year
I don’t think I would be able to explore this potential avenue for a career if I didn’t have the ability to research and experiment. It gives me insight into what it is like to do this work fulltime.”
Mackenzie Cobb, ’26
BSU Chemistry major
Featured News
Undergraduate Research
April 7, 2026
Undergraduate Research Propels BSU Student to Advanced Lab
Shannon McLaughlin and mentor Ryan Hannagan seek environmentally friendly way to produce hydrogen
Undergraduate Research
March 5, 2026
BSU Biology Student Studies Coral at Woods Hole
Olivia Quintin partners with renowned research institution for internship, thesis
Undergraduate Research
January 8, 2026
Student, Alumna Present Research at Major Health Conference
Project offers policy suggestions to reduce male homelessness
Take the next step
Inquire
Visit
Apply