Exploring Science Programs
Emory is an exciting place to do science, especially for undergraduates. As early as your freshman year, you can start working in a lab on real-world problems with the help of researchers who are experts in their fields (see Getting Involved in Undergraduate Research).
Besides receiving a rigorous foundation in basic science courses, you can also major in one of Emory's unique interdisciplinary science programs—the kind of programs that are usually only available to graduate students elsewhere.
We want you to craft a science experience that is uniquely yours. Below you'll find some of the opportunities that await you at Emory. As new programs come online, we’ll post them here—so check back often.
Programs of Interest
Interdisciplinary Science Program for Integrating Research into Education (INSPIRE)
Why wait years before discovering the excitement of working in a research lab with some of the world’s leading scientists? The INSPIRE program introduces science students to undergraduate research in their freshman year and builds on this experience with a series of hands-on activities and courses over their next three years at Emory.
Science Experience Abroad (SEA)
In a world that is growing more interconnected each year due to technological and scientific advances, Emory stands at the forefront in designing study-abroad options for science students. Check out the range of programs that offer you an exciting semester of living and working abroad, while also giving you a new perspective on a scientific career in the global environment.
Emory Tibet Science Initiative
Emory Science Faculty are collaborating with the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives and the Emory Tibet Partnership to develop a comprehensive and sustainable science curriculum for Tibetan monastics. Dean Preetha Ram (Office of Science Initiatives, OUE) and Geshe Lobsang Negi (Emory Tibet Partnership) co-direct the project. The project is also supported by Science and Society and Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. For more information visit the ETSI website.
Scholarly Inquiry and Research at Emory (SIRE)
SIRE sponsors several programs that support research work between undergraduates in the Arts & Sciences with faculty. Research partnerships offer freshman and sophomore students the opportunity to become research assistants working with Emory faculty who are leaders in their fields. SIRE also provides a variety of grants for summer research, including an international grant for students working in a science laboratory in another country. Juniors and seniors are also eligible for grants that support independent research and scholarly projects.
Problems and Research to Integrate Science and Mathematics Program (PRISM)PRISM offers annual fellowships to undergraduates, as well as graduate students and middle/high school teachers. PRISM fellows develop and implement innovative K-12 lessons that capture the imagination of precollege students, involving them in the science and math behind real-world problems.
Science & Society
To appreciate the vitality of science across the disciplines, Science & Society sponsors activities that explore the interface of science with social issues, including ethics, religion, and morality. A minor program in Science, Culture & Society is available to all undergraduates.
Center for Science Education
What can you do with a science degree? The Center for Science Education explores a vast array of careers open to individuals with a solid background in science. The center also maintains a database with information on various opportunities (paid and unpaid) for summer research programs and internships at universities and colleges in the U.S. In addition, the center offers the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Emory (SURE), which allows undergraduate students to conduct supervised research with a faculty mentor.
Emory Pathways to Academic Success for Students (EPASS)
EPASS offers help to students who want to improve their study habits and understanding in major academic areas. By building better study skills and learning strategies, students can increase their chances of being successful at Emory. Available services include individual and group tutoring, peer study groups and academic skills workshops.
Science Advising
Faculty in science departments are great resources to help guide your science experiences at Emory. To help you get started, you should check with the Director of Undergraduate Study in the department you’re interested in. Academic advisors from the Office of Undergraduate Education are also available to help. Our office also offers academic support specifically designed for science students in introductory math and science courses.
Student Clubs in the Sciences