What’s the bigger question?

From the start, undergraduate students can find their perfect research project: Some are trailblazers conducting studies on what matters to them most. Others dive head-first into ongoing projects, seeing the real-world impact. Many present at the yearly Weekend of Excellence, and many more walk away with the answer to something big—no matter which path or program they choose.

How do small pieces build a big picture?

Isabelle Abbott

Environmental policy and international studies major

About her CURL Fellowship

What happens after the big layoff?

Olivia LaRocco

Anthropology and economics major

About her mentorship

Who really stands for social justice?

Andrea Moreno

Psychology major

About her CURL Fellowship

Why step outside the lab?

Loren McCauley

Psychology major, African studies and the African diaspora minor

About her CURL Fellowship

Can culture affect your career path?

Kristamae Masiclat

Nursing major

About her Provost Fellowship

How can I help refugees like my parents?

Lejla Alibasic

International studies and political science, Spanish minor

About her study abroad experience

What’s essential for real-world research?

Trevaughn Latimer

Economics major

About his CURL Fellowship

What goes into a citywide project?

Kevin Williams

Political science and global and international studies major, history minor

About his CURL Fellowship

How can I help my community receive equitable health care?

Radia Daud

Nursing major

About her Gannon Scholars work

How do you solve a problem not easily fixed?

Kevin White

Environmental science conservation and restoration ecology, environmental policy, and political science major

About his green experience

How does U.S. aid influence another country?

Andy Soto

Sociology and political science major

About his study abroad experience

Find out about other research opportunities for undergraduate students.

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What’s the bigger question?

Undergraduate students have the chance to conduct research from their first to their last year at Loyola. Some are trailblazers conducting their own studies on what matters to them most. Others dive head-first into ongoing projects, seeing their real-world impact. Many present at the yearly Weekend of Excellence, and many more walk away with the answer to something big—no matter which path, program, or mentor they choose.

How do Chicago community leaders work with each other?

Isabelle Abbott

Environmental policy and international studies major

About her CURL Fellowship

What happens when an entire neighborhood becomes an afterthought?

Olivia LaRocco

Anthropology and economics major

About her mentorship

Where does my community stand on social justice issues?

Andrea Moreno

Psychology major

About her CURL Fellowship

What can be gained from stepping outside the lab?

Loren McCauley

Psychology major, African studies and the African diaspora minor

About her CURL Fellowship

Can cultural influences affect your career path?

Kristamae Masiclat

Nursing major

About her Provost Fellowship

How can I help refugees like my parents?

Lejla Alibasic

International studies and political science, Spanish minor

About her study abroad experience

How do moving parts in the real world fit together?

Trevaughn Latimer

Economics major

About his CURL Fellowship

What does it take to conduct a citywide research project?

Kevin Williams

Political science and global and international studies major, history minor

About his CURL Fellowship

How can I help my community receive equitable health care?

Radia Daud

Nursing major

About her Gannon Scholars work

Should we be thinking of sustainable systems differently?

Kevin White

Environmental science conservation and restoration ecology, environmental policy, and political science major

About his green experience

How does U.S. aid influence another country?

Andy Soto

Sociology and political science major

About his study abroad experience

Find out about other research opportunities for undergraduate students.

Learn more