research: hands-on Science

The Biology program is built on a foundation of hands-on student involvement, and opportunities for independent laboratory and field studies abound. One of the hallmarks of a Purchase College education is the Senior Project. Biology students carry out original research under the direction of a faculty member. Results from many Senior Projects have been published in scientific journals and our seniors present the results of their research at our annual Student Science Symposium in April.

In February 2000, the Division of Natural Sciences  was awarded a three-year (renewable) research grant from the Merck Foundation for the purpose of supporting undergraduate research between biology and chemistry. To learn more check out the Merck web site.