Research
Shape the Future
Engage with the global research community in CAS, collaborating across our campuses
and around the world. Advance knowledge to solve problems and inform policy. Uncover
the paths of human development. Explore diverse cultures and elevate creative expression.
Student Research
Capitalize on your daily exposure to the innovative and creative faculty in CAS. Stand
at the forefront of scientific advancement. Apply novel approaches to analyze complex
behaviors. Expand inquiry into the art of human experience. Engage in ground-breaking
research supported by top agencies like the National Science Foundation, National
Endowment for the Humanities, and National Institutes of Health.
3-Minute Thesis
Promote Your Research
CAS hosts the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition for undergraduate students. The
Graduate College produces 3MT events for graduate students. These competitions—complete
with cash prizes—allows CAS students to display their hard work, gain confidence and
practice communicating their findings to a general audience.
Faculty Scholar Spotlights
Discover research and outreach efforts from CAS
With hundreds of outstanding faculty and staff members across 24 departments, the
College of Arts and Sciences is teeming with talent that deserves a closer look. Here
you'll find just a sample of their many success stories with an archive of bios featuring
scholars in fields from Art to Zoology.