Undergraduate Research

Elon University students in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program, Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program presented their work at the Global Engagement and Research Forum on Dec. 9 in Alumni Gym.

Dahdal, a 2024 Lumen Scholar, is researching how to use LiDAR technology to gather vital signs from medical patients without touching them. It’s one of several research endeavors he has taken on throughout his time at Elon.

Throughout October and November, Elon University is celebrating first-generation student stories with the 2024 First Generation Celebration. Archie Tan ’25 came to the U.S. alone at age 13. Now a Lumen Scholar researching AI’s use in cancer diagnoses, he’s showing that being a first-generation student is a strength.

For her Honors Program thesis project, Aubrey Spicola ’25 is working to create a “mixed reality planetarium” to help others study the night sky at all hours.

The new FIRE Toolkit serves as a resource for Elon students before, during and after each of the five Elon Experiences.

Seven Elon University faculty members were honored with endowed professorships during the Opening Day ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19. Each faculty member was recognized for their passion in their field, commitment to students and service to the university.

Ayesh Awad '24, Pagnapech Ngoun '26, Murilo Ferreira Lopes '27, Nicolas Alvarez '27 and five faculty Emily Elrod, Kristen Mazur, Brittany Riggs, Hwayeon Ryu and Aaron Trocki presented at MathFest, the annual meeting of the Mathematical Association of America on August 7-10, 2024 in Indianapolis.

Students participating in Elon's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) offer their thoughts about what the opportunity means to them.

Nearly 50 students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, a unique opportunity where the topics are diverse, along with the personal stories behind them.

The competitive award will allow Levanti to continue her research on black holes in dwarf galaxies, which could have implications for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.