Undergraduate Research

Student researchers unveil summer research at showcase

Undergraduate students shared their findings or projects with mentors, peers, family members and guests at the Summer Scholars Showcase on July 28.

Jul 31, 2023


Biochemistry major earns competitive Goldwater Scholarship

Micah Fernando, a junior majoring in biochemistry, earned a competitive Goldwater Scholarship, a national award that supports undergraduates who want to pursue research careers in STEM fields.

May 4, 2021


GVSU, Muskegon County and EGLE celebrate 20 years of water quality testing on state beaches

Grand Valley researchers and students are celebrating 20 years of a partnership between the Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI), Public Health Muskegon County (PHMC), and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that monitors the safety of Muskegon-area beaches to protect public health.

Jul 31, 2020


Making Waves will help sponsor virtual event about Grand River conservation, resiliency

Making Waves is one of the sponsors of the 17th annual Grand River Spring Forum, presented virtually Friday, May 8, and featuring area water and conservation experts discussing the health and resiliency of the waterway.

May 6, 2020


Scholars give presentations at showcase

When she was young, Claire Efting raised chickens, goats, sheep and cows as a member of a 4-H club. At the Summer Scholars Showcase August 1, Efting, a social work major, said raising and, at times, selling animals and livestock made a remarkable impact on her life and "fueled her research."

Aug 2, 2017


Superbug scare: GVSU faculty searching for solutions

Several Chemistry faculty members and their teams of students have been studying antibiotic-resistant bacteria for the past 10 years

Jun 1, 2016