Research is a big deal at Creighton. It should be. After all, nearly half of Creighton’s undergraduates intend to major in science--FIVE TIMES the national average.
In fact, Creighton was recognized yet again this year by U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges" for undergraduate research and creative projects. Of the 50 universities and colleges listed, many of which are elite institutions, Creighton is the only Jesuit and the only Catholic institution honored.
Recently, eleven undergraduate students who participated in the 2009 Ferlic Summer Research Scholar program showcased their original research at the fourth annual poster presentation on Monday, Nov. 2.
The posters are summaries of what the students learned and discovered over the summer on topics including tooth remineralization, the role of butterflies in the eco-nature of the prairie, and understanding the molecular structure and growth of bacteria.
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