Student
Research
Where Curiosity Meets Discovery
Research pushes boundaries. In a world where so much information is instantly accessible, research challenges us to ask and answer questions others haven’t considered.
Undergraduate research is a critical part of the experience at Hendrix College. And like so much of your experience here, it is collaborative. Whether you assist faculty with their research or pursue your own projects under their guidance, you can take the theories and concepts learned in class and put them into practice — contributing to discoveries that the world can build on.
Hendrix Undergraduate Research Experiences
Research does not just happen in a lab, and it is not limited to a single discipline. Hendrix students pursue original research across the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts. They have investigated how COVID-19 affected the college experience, conducted archival research that deepens our understanding of history, and worked alongside faculty on scientific discoveries.
At Hendrix, research takes many forms, including fieldwork, independent study, creative scholarship, and community-based research. Whichever you pursue, you will work closely with faculty who will help you refine your questions, strengthen your methods, and generate valuable insights.
Why Should You Pursue Student Research Projects?
Research is challenging. That is exactly why you should do it. It takes you beyond the textbook and opens a real-time window into the world as it is.
Grow Confidence as a Student
Research refines you as a thinker, contributor, and emerging expert in your field. You will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that serve you well, no matter where your future leads.
Develop Industry-Aligned Skills
Learn to conduct research using the same tools, methodologies, and techniques as professionals in your field. When you join their ranks after graduation, you will already understand what is expected of you.
Stand Out to Employers and Graduate Schools
Admissions and hiring committees seek candidates with research experience because it shows you have initiative, curiosity, and the ability to contribute at a high level.
Build a Professional Network
Connect with faculty, fellow researchers, and industry insiders who can offer guidance, feedback, and opportunities as you launch your career.
Contribute to Innovation
Today’s research becomes tomorrow’s solutions. Make a lasting difference in the world by adding to the body of knowledge in your field.
Via Hendrix
We take your future seriously. Get there Via Hendrix — a full-time professional work experience, academic and career guidance, and a liberal arts curriculum that develops the skills and knowledge you need to thrive.
Learn Alongside Thought Leaders
Hendrix faculty are ideal research mentors because they are experienced researchers themselves. And because Hendrix has no graduate assistants, you can conduct research alongside those same faculty.
Make Your Mark at Hendrix
Learn how student research at Hendrix helps you move beyond existing knowledge and begin creating it yourself.