Research | Merrimack College

Discovery Through Inquiry

Research at Merrimack College is driven by our Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue, and our desire to make life-changing impacts on our community, society and beyond.

Across the fields of health, engineering and computational sciences, life sciences, human development, education, and the humanities, the scholarly inquiry and discovery taking place at Merrimack is collaborative, innovative and forward-thinking.

An Evolving Research Culture

Faculty are positioned to lead and collaborate across the research ecosystem and contribute to societal knowledge and wisdom. Undergraduate and graduate students have rich opportunities to expand their understanding of their fields of study through exploration in partnership with faculty mentors.

As the research culture at Merrimack College evolves, and progress continues toward the institutional goal of achieving R2 status in the Carnegie Classification, so too does the impact and influence our community of scholars has on fostering a just, peaceful and sustainable world.

Research by the Numbers

The numbers listed below are for 2022-2023.

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Student Research Experiences

Hear from some of our undergraduate & graduate students about their work.

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In Research Grants Awarded

This is only the starting point for sponsored research at Merrimack College.

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Peer Reviewed Search Publications

From January 2022 to June 2023, our faculty have been busy conducting research.

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For Education & Community Service

Our faculty play an important role in the national & global research ecosystem.

Our Research Labs & Centers

Research Ecosystem

Learn about some of the ways we support our faculty members and students’ research.

Office of Sponsored Programs

Resources, manuals and other supporting literature are continually being created by the Office of Sponsored Programs for faculty to use in their research projects. The team is also available to answer any questions about the research process at Merrimack College. To access any of these resources or to learn more, please visit the OSP webpage.

START

The Strategic Academic Research Trajectory Package (START) offers faculty members the opportunity to receive support for their research. Each selected member receives ongoing support in developing their research strategies, funding to use during their research, and administrative assistance in writing grants and submitting applications.

Student Research

Students who aspire to delve further in their pursuit of knowledge can do so at Merrimack College. We encourage our students’ love of learning and inquiry, and we work to give them any tools they might require along the road. Our academic members are highly qualified and eager to support our students as they conduct research to increase their understanding of the world around them.

Merrimack's research teams have partnered with more than 20+ national and global institutions.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

"My research centers on the identification, evaluation, and dissemination of effective school nutrition policies and initiatives to address diet-related disparities, reduce the risk of obesity, and improve academic outcomes."

Dr. Juliana Cohen

Director of CHIRP and Professor of Nutrition and Public Health

"I work primarily within the philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and aesthetics. My focus is on embodied cognition and interactive processes. Given these foci, I often investigate both the cognitive and aesthetic aspects of dance. My current research looks at group role formation (leaders, followers, naysayers, lurkers) within creative group work."

Dr. Christian Kronsted

Assistant Professor of Practice, Honors Program

"The main goal of my current research is to determine biologic markers and patients' characteristics that can hopefully be used to help advance personalized medicine for people with endometriosis and identify patients who may not experience pain relief after an endometriosis-related surgery."

Dr. Amy Shafrir

Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Public Health

CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Showcasing Our Research

Merrimack holds two events in the spring to showcase the research our students, faculty & staff are developing.

For students, the Research & Creative Achievement Conference is a way to gain experience presenting their findings at an academic conference held in the MPR.

For faculty & staff, Tolle Lege is our annual event that celebrates the creative spirit and scholarly research of its faculty and staff, honoring all their published works from the previous academic year.