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Research Centers and Projects

Bryn Mawr College's research centers bring together students, faculty, and the broader community to explore complex ideas, foster collaboration, and advance innovative scholarship. 

The QMSEC Center

Advancing quantum information science and engineering (QISE) through collaborative research, education, and mentorship.

Students work alongside faculty and researchers to explore one of today's fastest-growing fields and contribute to new discoveries.

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Students in the lab participating in the quantum science research center
$5M
National Science Foundation grant

Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future

Bringing scholars, educators, religious leaders, journalists, and students together to explore the future of spiritual infrastructure.

The project fosters collaboration across disciplines while exploring how people build meaning, connection, and community.

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Spiritual Infrastructure Research Program, religious buildings
$3.9M
Templeton Religion Trust grant

Research Funding Highlights

Ashlee Plummer lab portrait in research center

NIH Grant Awarded to Chemistry's Ashlee Plummer-Medeiros

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ashlee Plummer-Medeiros has received a three-year, $515,000 grant from the National Institute of Health for bacteria research.

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Pedro Marenco snorkeling as part of research opportunities

NSF Grant Awarded to Geology's Pedro Marenco

With support from a National Science Foundation Mid-Career Advancement Grant, Associate Professor of Geology Pedro Marenco is using the fossil record to better understand the future of reefs. 

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social science research center

New Program Expands Research Opportunities in Humanities and Social Sciences

Bryn Mawr works towards creating increased opportunities to conduct research alongside faculty in the Social Sciences and Humanities fields.

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Mozdzer and students in the field doing research

NSF Grant Awarded to Biology's Thomas Mozdzer

Associate Professor of Biology Thomas Mozdzer has received nearly $2 million from the National Science Foundation for a new program that bridges the fields of ecosystem ecology with evolutionary biology.

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Transnational Italian Studies Faculty with research funding

Transnational Italian Studies Department Awarded Grant

The Ministry of Education in Rome has awarded the Transnational Italian Studies Department at Bryn Mawr a grant for its cutting-edge curricular innovation in designing courses that mirror the transformation of the discipline towards a more inclusive field and to motivate and support students through mentorship programs to effectively give rise to positive changes.

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FAQs

Yes. Bryn Mawr students have opportunities to engage in research across disciplines by working alongside faculty, participating in research projects, completing independent studies, and pursuing funded summer and academic-year research experiences.

Students can get involved through research opportunities, coursework, events, internships, fellowships, and collaborations with faculty. Opportunities vary by center and project, so we encourage students to explore each program's website for current offerings.

Bryn Mawr offers research opportunities across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields. Whether you're interested in laboratory research, digital scholarship, community-based projects, or interdisciplinary collaboration, you'll find opportunities to explore your interests.

No. Many students begin participating in research during their first years at Bryn Mawr. Faculty mentors and research programs help students develop the skills and experience needed to contribute to meaningful scholarly work.