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10/08/2026

⛰️🔬 Taking landslide research to new heights!

From mapping potential landslide areas to collecting field data and testing innovative technology, Radford University student researchers are getting their hands dirty in the name of science! 🦺

Through hands-on fieldwork and collaboration, these Highlanders are working to better understand landslides and the landscapes around us, turning classroom knowledge into real-world research experience.

09/30/2026

🎉 From undergraduate research at Radford, to research with national impact!

Congratulations to Radford University alumna Abbi Green, one of just four researchers worldwide selected for a 2026 PacBio Metagenomics SMRT Grant! 🧬🌱

Now pursuing her doctoral research at Virginia Tech, Abbi is using cutting-edge genomic sequencing to study soilborne pathogens across the United States. Her research will help map geographic pathogen hotspots and explore the environmental factors shaping threats to human, animal, and plant health.

Abbi’s journey is a great example of where undergraduate research can lead; and we’re proud to see a former Highlander continuing to ask big questions and make an impact through research. ❤️🩶

Congratulations, Abbi!

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09/28/2026

🔬✨ Meet the people behind research at Radford!

We’re the Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarship (OURS), and we figured it was time to reintroduce ourselves! From student researchers and peer mentors to faculty and staff, our office is full of different interests, backgrounds, and personalities; all connected by a shared passion for helping students explore, create, and discover.

Swipe through to meet the faces behind OURS and learn a few fun facts about the people who help make undergraduate research happen at Radford. ❤️💙

Whether you’re already involved in research or have no idea where to start, OURS is here to help you find opportunities, connect with mentors, and turn your curiosity into something bigger.

👋 Stop by and say hi...we’d love to meet you!

09/24/2026

🔬✨ Meet our Undergraduate Research Team of the Week!

This week, we’re highlighting Haley Thornhill and Tanya Mitropoulos from Radford University’s Department of Psychology for their research, “Obsessions in Love, Fractures in Life: ROCD Through a Resource Lens.”

Their research explores relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD), examining how obsessive thoughts and relationship-related concerns can impact individuals and their experiences in romantic relationships. ❤️🧠

Join us in celebrating Haley and Tanya for their dedication to undergraduate research and their contributions to the field of psychology!

📍 Learn more about undergraduate research opportunities at radford.edu/ours.

09/21/2026

🔬✨ Undergraduate Research Team of the Week!

Meet Ryan Tarvin and Dr. Daniel Berry, who explored the relationship between trait mindfulness and sustainable decision-making through their research project, “Does Trait Mindfulness Predict Sustainable Behavior in a Resource Management Task?”

Supported by Radford University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Funding (SURF) program, their study examined how mindfulness may influence the decisions individuals make when managing shared resources. 🌱

Using an interactive resource management task, participants make harvesting decisions before seeing the choices of other players, allowing the research team to explore how individual psychological traits relate to sustainable behavior.

Congratulations to Ryan and Dr. Berry on their research! We are excited to highlight their contributions to undergraduate research at Radford University! ❤️🖤

📚 Interested in getting involved in research? Visit radford.edu/ours or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to learn more!

09/17/2026

🔬✨ Undergraduate Research Team of the Week! ✨🔬

This week, we’re highlighting Claire Daniel and Ryan Sincavage and their research, “Reconstructing Late Cretaceous Ocean Health via Coccolith Calcification in Normandy Chalk.” 🌊🪨

Their work takes research beyond the classroom and into the field, using geological evidence to better understand ocean conditions millions of years ago. 🌎

Congratulations, Claire and Ryan, on being our Undergraduate Research Team of the Week! 🎉

Want to learn more about undergraduate research opportunities at Radford? Visit https://www.radford.edu/undergraduate-research/index.html

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09/15/2026

🌲✨ Research, reflection, and a little time in the great outdoors!

Our student researchers had an amazing time at the SELU Fall Retreat 2026, stepping away from campus to connect, collaborate, and build community. From outdoor activities to meaningful conversations, the retreat was a great reminder that research is about more than the work...it’s also about the people, experiences, and connections we make along the way! 💛

Here’s to a semester full of curiosity, collaboration, and discovery! 🔍🍂

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09/01/2026

🌱 Research Team of the Week! 🌱

This week, we’re highlighting Researcher Therese Root and Mentor Jessica Wirgau for their work on “Building Connections and Strengthening Communities Through Healthy Roots.”🏠

We’re proud to celebrate the curiosity, dedication, and community impact behind this research! Join us in congratulating Therese Root and Jessica Wirgau as this week’s Researcher Team of the Week! 🎉🔬

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05/07/2026

From the Arctic Circle to Princeton labs, senior physics student Athena Smith is proving that curiosity can take you anywhere. ❄️🔬

Athena’s passion for science began in childhood and led her to groundbreaking research opportunities through Radford University’s Alaska Geophysics Program, where she conducted field research on Arctic sea ice in Utqiagvik, Alaska; enduring extreme temperatures, powerful winds, and even the possibility of polar bears nearby.

Her research journey didn’t stop there. Athena also spent summer 2025 conducting research at Princeton University before securing a position with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) following graduation this May.

“My whole career at Radford has been research-focused,” Athena shared. “I give all the thanks to Radford. I honestly would not want to be anywhere else.”

We are incredibly proud of Athena and all she has accomplished through undergraduate research! 🌎✨

04/30/2026

From late nights in the lab to breakthrough ideas and countless hours of dedication, our seniors have truly left their mark on the Office of Undergraduate Research. 🔬✨

Your curiosity, resilience, and passion for discovery have inspired everyone around you. As you take the next step, we know you’ll continue to push boundaries and make an impact wherever you go.

Congratulations, seniors! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 🎓👏

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