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Transformative research to advance the world.
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At Worcester State, students engage with faculty to perform cutting-edge, transformative research that serves to advance the world we live in – our community, state, nation, and beyond. The University values the curiosity and drive which leads students to explore a topic of academic interest through research.

We recognize the importance of reinforcing student learning with experiences outside the classroom. Each year, Worcester State recognizes the accomplishments of hundreds of our scholars and researchers at the Celebration of Scholarship and Creativity, and our Faculty Showcase.

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Scholarship & Research at Worcester State
Hear about the exciting, cutting-edge research underway at Worcester State–and discover what unique opportunities await you here.
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Worcester State student Moises Chauca
My research group found links between rock & roll music and reading comprehension, and we were able to present the research to our classmates.
— Moises Chauca, Psychology
Worcester State student Anna Johnson
As a Sociology Major, I've learned to be a good researcher. I've learned to understand where people come from. I had the opportunity to research or specific groups in Worcester and how to utilize that community spaces, which helped me to learn more about the city I live in.
— Anna Johnson, Sociology & Political Science
Worcester State student Bryan Escobar
My research projects have focused on mental health and Latinx population health. I focus on how to make healthcare more affordable through prevention, and how we can open doors and allow for every population to feel included in new research.
— Bryan Escobar, Nursing
Worcester State student Tallia Annese
Working closely with one of my professors, I was able to complete an independent study on tissue culture, which is really big in biotech. That research opportunity was a huge milestone for me.
— Tallia Annese, Biotechnology Graduate Student
Kayleigh Irish, History and Secondary Education
My advisor encouraged me to complete a directed study on my favorite subject in history: the American Revolution. I was able to conduct research at the Worcester Art Museum, and really dive into the intricacies of the period.
— Kayleigh Irish, History and Secondary Education
Worcester State student Nhu Le
As a Chemistry major, I've worked on multiple research projects, including developing ultra-small and biocompatible nanomaterials for biomedical applications at the Children's Medical Center at UMass.
— Nhu Le, Chemistry
There's a uniqueness at Worcester State when it comes to researching alongside faculty–you feel like project partners, united in some really cool advanced research. The professors here guide your toward your full potential–they support and encourage you to do things you didn't know you were were capable of.
— Bradley Montanez, Chemistry
I'm working on a project where we are looking into microplastics in a local lake. I think one of my favorite parts of the research is I get to go canoeing with the professors.
— Vincent Pellegrino, Geography
  • Inquiries for external research initiatives

    Office of Grants & Sponsored Research
    Division of University Advancement
    Shaughnessy Administration Building
    2nd Floor – Room A-231

    Dr. Nicole Scott
    Director for the Office of Grants & Sponsored Research
    nscott1@worcester.edu
    508-929-8872

    Inquiries for internal research initiatives

    Dr. Henry Theriault
    Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
    htheriault@worcester.edu
    508-929-8938

    Celebration of Scholarship & Creativity / Faculty Showcase

    Dr. Henry Theriault
    Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
    htheriault@worcester.edu
    508-929-8938

    Research Integrity Officer (RIO)

    Dr. Allison Dunn
    adunn@worcester.edu
    508-929-8641

    Institutional Review Board (IRB)

    Dr. Robert Brooks
    rbrooks@worcester.edu
    508-929-8974

    Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

    Dr. Randall L. Tracy
    rtracy@worcester.edu
    508-929-8611

Academic Innovation

Worcester middle schoolers welcomed for Lancer 4 A Day event

The university’s Presidential Student Ambassadors School Outreach group held their second annual Lancer 4 A Day event March 24, introducing 100 middle school students to what college is all about. The students, from East Middle School and Sullivan Middle School, gathered in the multipurpose gym to do interactive and informative activities hosted by campus clubs […]

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Center for Teaching and Learning: Faculty Development Center supports innovation in teaching

With so much research emerging regarding brain and learning science, and experiences through COVID, faculty recognize that there are many different considerations and strategies to cultivate learning environments that are inclusive to all students.  The Center for Teaching and Learning: Faculty Development Center (CTL) works with full time and part time faculty members to reflect […]

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Paint Night brings education students together

What does art have to do with student retention? A recent Paint Night event on campus aimed to help students form a stronger connection with each other and with the University. The event, presented by the Education Department, provided paints, brushes and canvas board to students and prompted them to use their creativity to paint […]

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Worcester State students earn arts recognitions, experiential learning this winter

A lesson in Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Professor Stacey Parker’s second-year art practicum on how to approach a gallery set a fruitful turn of events into motion for Libia Goncalves ‘26, an art major from Colombia who is one of several Worcester State students being recognized this winter for their work in the arts. […]

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Worcester State and Quinsigamond Community College awarded $1.6M to expand nursing workforce

Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College have been awarded grants totaling $1.6 million from the Baker-Polito Administration to strengthen the region’s nursing talent pipeline and improve career pathways for the nursing profession. The grants will enable the schools to target a dire nursing shortage across Massachusetts and will expand capacity to meet the continuing […]

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Interdisciplinary Studies students raise awareness at community engagement events

First-year seminar students of the new Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Worcester State University hosted a series of community engagement events this fall to explore equity in action, animal rights and mental health, among other topics.  As part of the first-year seminar, “Doing Good or Looking Good? Decolonizing Community Engagement,” instructed by Associate Professor Dr. […]

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Students, donors forge new connections at annual Scholarship Brunch

On a recent Sunday morning, the university gymnasium was filled with students and donors – separated by generations, connected by Worcester State University – huddled together laughing, sharing life stories and giving thanks. The university’s annual scholarship brunch brings together donors who fund scholarships with the students who receive them, and this year, more than […]

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Visual and Performing Arts students stage zany spoof on ’60s teenager beach movies at Fuller Theater

Raucous show offers comedy and a thriller, drag performance and romance, and so much more with production that runs November 17 – 20  Worcester State University’s Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Department opens “Psycho Beach Party,” a zany spoof on 1960s teenage beach movies by Charles Busch, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in […]

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