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Research & Innovation

Here, you'll have direct access to emerging ideas, innovations, scholarship, and research that are shaping the fields you're preparing to enter. The result: an inside perspective on your future profession.

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Insider Access

Our professors are respected leaders in their fields, sitting on industry boards, publishing research, and setting standards for professional practice. They are working on the leading edge of shifts and evolutions that will determine the future of your profession. 

Which means you won't be on the sidelines. Because they are your mentors, research partners, career guides, and personal advisors, you will know what they know. You'll become an expert on what's next. 

This is true across all departments, from engineering to nursing to English to psychology. As our professors make their impact, they pass the related benefits and opportunities along to you.

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Recent Research & Innovation News

Lydia Aruffo ’25, a recent occupational therapy graduate, sits with a small selection of the 3D printed assistive devices she printed from open-sourced files and customized for clients as part of her capstone project.

3D Printing at Widener Impacts Lives and Inspires Careers

In Widener’s occupational therapy program, Lydia Aruffo '25 leveraged innovative 3D printing technology and her health science education to deliver creative, adaptable and cost-effective solutions for clients living with a rare disease.

Amanda Bickerstaff speaks on stage in front of a crowd

Widener AI Day Showcases AI Exploration and Education

Widener hosted the university’s first “AI Day” to engage students, faculty and staff in meaningful conversation, exploration and education about artificial intelligence through hands-on workshops, a keynote address and more.

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Student Perspectives

Performing Gameday Satisfaction Market Research for the Philadelphia Union was unforgettable. We got an in-depth look at fan, stadium worker, and media reporter insights on the Philadelphia Union, Subaru Park, and loyal fanbase. The energy was palpable.
Ahmad Kamara
Class of 2024
Ahmad Kamara '24

Student Perspectives

I loved having the opportunity to do research, but also having the opportunity to research with a large medical device company—that’s something you don’t see quite often.
Shaylyn Westmoreland
Class of 2023 and 2024
Graduate | Biomedical Engineering
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Shaylyn Westmoreland smiles for a photo at an industry research conference.

Student Perspectives

My time at Widener was my very first interaction with chemical engineering and the medical side of things. I really like this and want to look into whether I can get a job in the future in this area.
Daniël van der Spoel
Class of 2024
Undergraduate | Computer Science
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Daniël van der Spoel

Student Perspectives

Before my summer research experience exploring hypersonic vehicles for space missions, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. My research project opened me up to aerospace engineering.
Vinny Csercsevits
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | Mechanical Engineering
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Vinny Csercsevits

Student Perspectives

Speaking at TEDx has given me confidence to speak on large-scale social issues. I am thrilled I was able to bring awareness to human trafficking, and will devote my nursing practice to creating positive change that empowers survivors.
Natalie Sassi
Class of 2023
Undergraduate | Nursing
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Natalie Sassi poses in front the TEDxWidenerUniversity banner after giving a talk on stage.

Student Perspectives

“It has been a wonderful experience so far because of the support I received.”
Randy LeBar
Class of 2023
Graduate | Master of Social Work (Online)
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Randy LeBar leaning against a tree

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