{"id":1812,"date":"2026-03-09T12:21:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/arts-sciences\/stem\/math-and-computer-science\/research-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:49:53","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/arts-sciences\/stem\/environmental-studies-and-sciences\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Adelphi, students engage in meaningful environmental research from early in their academic journey, gaining practical skills, professional confidence and opportunities to contribute to published work and conference presentations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1814\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1814\" class=\"wp-image-1814\" 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conducting field surveys on plant and animal populations<\/li>\n<li>Analyze environmental contaminants in soil and water, studying their impact on microorganisms and local ecosystems<\/li>\n<li>Use GIS and environmental modeling to map pollution sources, habitat changes, and conservation strategies<\/li>\n<li>Support summer research projects on local estuaries, wetlands, and marine habitats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students present their work at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/research\/conference\/\">Adelphi Scholarship and Creative Works Conference<\/a> and may also participate in regional and national conferences.<\/p>\n<h2>Undergraduate Student Research<\/h2>\n<p>Environmental Studies and Science undergraduates can begin research projects as early as their first year and grow their skills through fieldwork, data analysis, laboratory methods and environmental problem\u2011solving.<\/p>\n<p>Whether completing a capstone project, pursuing honors, or gaining research experience, students receive guidance through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/research\/undergraduate\/\">SPARK Center<\/a>: Support with project planning, mentorship connections, and presentation preparation for undergraduate projects<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/innovation-center\/\">Innovation Center<\/a>: Opportunities for interdisciplinary, project-based research and exploration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Graduate Student Research<\/h2>\n<p>Graduate students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/program\/graduate\/environmental-studies\/\">MS in Environmental Studies<\/a> or the 4+1 environmental programs work on advanced research that blends field studies, applied science and scholarly investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Graduate research at Adelphi prepares you for careers in science, conservation, sustainability and environmental policy, and can serve as excellent preparation for doctoral programs or advanced scientific 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