Undergraduate Research

At Abington, you don’t wait for opportunity — you step into it. The Abington Experience equips you to rise, excel, and stand out.

Abington College Undergraduate Research Activities (ACURA)

Undergraduate research is one of the pillars of the Abington Experience. These hands-on experiences enhance your career and graduate school options by applying your skills to real-world experiences. You can deepen your understanding of material and explore new areas by working with faculty experts and peers. 

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Undergraduate Research Projects

ACURA supports a variety of undergraduate research projects across different disciplines and fields of study. Current projects are divided into categories based on academic divisions:

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Penn State Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

The Undergraduate Research Ambassadors are a team of experienced undergraduate students from a variety of academic programs and Penn State campuses who have diverse backgrounds in research and creative activity. They can help you find opportunities, contact a research mentor, apply for funding, and much more.

See our ambassadors
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ACURA Poster Fair

The ACURA Poster Fair is an annual two-day event that showcases and celebrates student achievements in undergraduate research and creative works. At the fair, you can: 

  • Present your research or creative work with a poster.
  • Invite your friends and family to see your poster and other student research.
  • Upload your poster and a five-minute recorded introduction to ACURA’s online platform. 
Online Undergraduate Research Fair
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Information for Students

Ready to 'do research'? ACURA is here to help. Find out how to participate in undergraduate research and learn about our expectations for students. 

ACURA Student Information
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Penn State Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium

Students from the 10 eastern Penn State campuses are invited to present posters showcasing their scholarly research at the 2026 15th annual Penn State Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium. The symposium will be held at the Penn State Abington campus on April 25, 2026, from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Information for Faculty

ACURA provides funding and support to faculty who are mentoring students in the program. 

ACURA Faculty Information