UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH AND LABS
Research is a fundamental piece of science, and here
at GMercyU, our students get experience in various
ways. Almost every required course has a laboratory
component because the best way to learn is with handson
experience guided by industry experts. In GMercyU’s
Developmental Biology class, students gained handson
experience by experimenting with live sea urchins.
Students studied the process of fertilization by collecting
gametes from the sea urchins and mixing the sperm
and egg together. Following the experiment, the sea
urchins were then donated to a local pet store to find a
permanent home.
In addition to labs, students have the opportunity to
present research, contribute to publications, and even
receive financial stipend for summer research. Check
out GMercyU students who got to work side-by-side
with faculty to conduct research, including right in the
University’s backyard!
These experiences are what give GMercyU students
an edge in their job search and graduate school
applications. Don’t take our word for it, hear it from a
Griffin! Hear from Amanda Pirrone '18 about how her
research experiences at GMercyU helped her land a job
she’s passionate about.
TOP 4%
TOP 9%
TOP 12%
TOP 16%
in molecular biology,
organismal biology - animals,
analytical skills, and overall
(ETS Major Field Test, 2020)
For her final presentation, Amanda got creative and
made a video project instead. Check out her viral
sensation, “Branchy” a parody of Iggy Azalea’s hit
song “Fancy.”
Learn more about the
Biology program!