James Francese (‘19) Investigates Bi
Many students think of math as another graduation requirement to get through rather than a growing and changing field. However, those who take the…
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Lunch with a Professor
Last week was Chapman’s semi-annual Lunch with a Professor event, where students and professors can meet and talk over a free lunch at Randall…
Lauren Friend (’19) Researches Hagfish Movement
Research comes in many different shapes and sizes. Sometimes students find themselves drawn to fields they had never known existed. Sometimes students find their…
Freshmen and Sophomores: Take Your Scholarship Abroad!!
Ask any faculty involved in research and creative activity here on campus at Chapman University, and they will likely give this piece of advice…
Anissa Hassouna of the Egyptian Parliament is making tangible change for global gender equality
The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is thrilled to welcome the Honorable Member of Egyptian Parliament, Anissa Hassouna, as our Spring 2018 Student Research Day…
The History of Hysteria: Alison Pirie ('18) rewrites the history of female sexuality
Alison Pirie portraying “the womb” in her project “The Pelvic Theatre Presents the History of Hysteria” The zeitgeist is shifting for women in 2018,…
The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is thrilled to announce our 2018 SURF Fellows!
Every spring semester, the Center for Undergraduate Excellence has the arduous and exhilarating task of selecting Chapman University’s most distinguished student scholars and creatives…
Joanna Dare ('18) asks, "To what extent are lesbian markers noticeable to mainstream culture?" This senior psychology major uses scientific inquiry to understand expressions of queer identity and the implications of cultural markers.
There seems to be no “one size fits all” when it comes to finding an academic or creative niche. Some students become inspired in…
Creative Producer William Simmons ('18) is breaking the silence about human trafficking in Nevada with forthcoming film, Sonora.
William Simmons, Creative Producer of Sonora The film industry reaches beyond entertainment. It is visual storytelling. It is portraying harsh societal truths, raising awareness…
SURF Fellow Danielle Grainger ('17) uses qualitative methods to understand young adults and substance abuse.
Research and creative activity isn’t limited to theories, numerical data, charts, and proofs. Research has the power to create real change in the lives…
Center for Undergraduate Excellence Grant Proposals due April 13th!
You have a question. You have an idea. You have a faculty mentor. You are ready to start your undergraduate research career! But what…
Petit Fours and Presidential Persuasion: Erika Gibson ('17) talks food and history in her published research, "Frenchified" Chapman University History alumna and masters student explores French food and the White House.
Erika Gibson (’17), graduate of Chapman’s History department, and now War and Society’s Masters student, can be described as a time-traveling, historical archaeologist of…