Undergraduate Research Takes Center Stage

SJNY students presented their findings and answered questions during the symposiums on each campus.

St. Joseph’s University, New York’s 2025 Student Research Symposiums were held on the Long Island and Brooklyn campuses, putting the spotlight on undergraduate students taking deeper dives into diverse topics and working collaboratively with professors and peers. The symposiums were led by Tetyana Delaney, Ph.D., and Michael W. Magee, Ph.D., who serve as directors of undergraduate research on the Long Island and Brooklyn campuses, respectively.

“It was a truly memorable day filled with innovation, creativity and celebration. Students and their families had a fantastic time, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of every member of the SJNY community,” said Dr. Delaney, a professor of biology and chair of the health professions committee.

Speakers and poster presenters included 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship recipients. Better known at SJNY by the acronym SURF, this 100% donor-funded program provides students with a $4,000 stipend to pursue 10 weeks of original research over the summer break.

“The foundational idea behind SURF is simple but powerful,” said Dr. Magee, associate professor of psychology. “If we give students the opportunity to hold a well-paid summer job that immerses them in research, we just might kindle a lifelong passion, and perhaps, even launch a career in scholarship.”