Research Expo Overview

Welcome to the 22nd Annual Research and Student Engagement Expo, a demonstration and celebration of the rich undergraduate research that is conducted on our campus. This year 48 students are presenting 46 research projects on a wide array of topics. The students worked closely with faculty mentors to conceive and develop these projects.

The Expo is being held in tandem with Career Connections Day, featuring representatives from 21 major employers. Career Connections Day is MORE than just an average career fair — it’s an opportunity to meet and network with local professionals and alumni to make connections, learn about careers in your major and generate some leads on internships or jobs in your field.

Detailed listing of participating employers

Career Connections Day is being generously sponsored by:
Weber Group of Raymond James

This year’s Expo features a poster from study abroad participant Crystal Zembrzuski detailing her trip to Merida, Mexico:
Studying Abroad: Understanding & Enhancing Creativity, Merida, Mexico, 2024

There are also tables representing the following student engagement opportunities:

  • The Corner and Digital Foundry
  • Study Abroad
  • Country of Focus
  • GREAT Program

Map of Expo Layout

April 9th
12:30-2:30
Athletic Center
Penn State New Kensington

University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award for Excellence in Information Literacy

We are happy to announce this year’s winners of the Information Literacy Award. This award recognizes projects that exhibit exceptional use of secondary research.

Kiera Bowser (Biobehavioral Health)
Angelena Dove (Biobehavioral Health)
Kelly Dugan (Criminal Justice)
Madelyn Ganss (Psychology)
Clayton Groves (Biology)
Izabel Kislan (Criminal Justice)
Colleen Marshall (Psychology)
Alexis McKinley (Biobehavioral Health)
Sonya Selvaraj (Radiological Sciences)
Lauren Sutton (Biobehavioral Health)