Undergraduate Life Sciences Research
Undergraduate Research
Life Sciences
Undergraduate research is part of our DNA. Students can hit the ground running with research projects as early as their first year. The lab and scientific writing skills that undergraduates develop set them apart as they launch their career.
What Our Students Have to Say
"I am proud of the scientific research I conducted. Within two years, I presented at the RIT Undergraduate Research Symposium and published in the American Society for Microbiology."
Safiya Gazali ’22
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“I learned the intricacies of genomic research from experimental design, to sample preparation, to bioinformatics analysis of the resulting data, and finally to the writing and peer-review process.”
Spencer Richman ’20
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“Despite my lack of experience, I started working in a lab my first year. My research mentor guided me every step of the way and taught me most of the microbiology techniques I know today.”
Maria Smith ’18
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What projects are our students working on?
- Sources of Anthropogenic Debris in the Lake Ontario Watershed
- Impacts of Water Lily Invasion and Removal on Wetland Ecosystem Function
- Whole Genome Sequences and Cell-Cell Signaling Mechanism in Bacteria Isolated from a Pristine Cave Aquifer Lake
- Evaluating Physiological Condition of Songbirds During Migration Stopover
- The genetic basis of penicillin resistance in Neisseria gonorrhea
- In vitro Investigation of Highly Selective Chemotherapeutic Dyes
Work with a Professor
Work alongside professors who are experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities.
Life Sciences News
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October 28, 2024
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New RIT program aims to intercept plastic pollution before it enters our sewers
Spectrum News speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about utilizing innovative technologies like Littatraps to engage the community in environmental protection efforts.
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September 5, 2024
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RIT recommended for additional federal funding for stormwater debris interception
The new funds are on behalf of the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program’s $23 million investment to intercept and remove marine debris with funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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August 1, 2024
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Upstate NY research center investigates impact of microplastics on human health
Spectrum News speaks to Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, about how microplastics enter our body and what they do when they are there.
