St. Mary’s Projects
The St. Mary’s Project – our most popular undergraduate research opportunity – is a culminating project of original research, scholarship, or creative performance undertaken in the senior year. Approximately 60% of our students complete a St. Mary’s Project.
Examples of St. Mary’s Projects
A research photograph taken by Professor of Biology Karen Crawford has been selected by Nature as one of the top 10 scientific images of 2020.
St. Mary’s Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
SURF is an eight-week summer program at St. Mary’s College in which students from a variety of disciplines work on self-chosen research topics with guidance from faculty mentors. The SURF program culminates in July with a SURF symposium, a group of presentations to the St. Mary’s College community.
Learn about SURF
Field Research
Our historic campus at Maryland’s first capital provides a breadth of field study opportunities for students. Affiliations with Historic St. Mary’s City and nearby Jefferson Patterson Park provide students rich opportunities to engage in internships, independent studies, senior projects, and hands-on professional research.
Participate in Archaeology Lab