At Albion, research isn't just for graduate students. Our undergraduates work alongside faculty on groundbreaking discoveries that shape the future.
Our research spans multiple disciplines, addressing pressing challenges and pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
From molecular genetics to ecology, our life sciences research addresses fundamental questions about living systems and their applications to medicine and conservation.
Tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability through interdisciplinary research combining field work, laboratory analysis, and policy development.
Understanding human behavior, social systems, and cultural dynamics through rigorous empirical research that informs policy and practice.
Developing new algorithms, machine learning models, and computational methods to extract insights from complex datasets across all disciplines.
Explore some of our most impactful ongoing research initiatives that are making a difference in the world.
Developing targeted gene editing approaches to treat inherited metabolic disorders affecting children.
Comprehensive analysis of microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes ecosystem and its effects on aquatic life.
Longitudinal study examining the relationship between social media use and psychological well-being in teenagers.
Using machine learning to improve the accuracy and resolution of regional climate predictions.
Developing next-generation battery chemistries using earth-abundant materials for renewable energy storage.
Creating an accessible digital archive of oral histories, documents, and photographs from the civil rights movement.
Our modern facilities provide the tools and spaces needed for cutting-edge research across all disciplines.
A 45,000 sq ft facility housing laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics research.
High-performance computing cluster for data analysis, simulation, and machine learning research.
140-acre outdoor laboratory for ecological and environmental research and education.
Collaborative space for digital scholarship, archival research, and multimedia production.
At Albion, undergraduate research isn't an afterthought—it's central to our mission. Students work alongside faculty from their first year, contributing to real discoveries and building skills for graduate school and careers.
Selected recent publications from our faculty and student researchers.
Our research is supported by major federal agencies, foundations, and corporate partners.
Funding from NSF, NIH, NEH, and other federal agencies supporting faculty and student research.
Private foundations providing funding for innovative research initiatives and student opportunities.
Collaborative research agreements with companies seeking academic expertise and innovation.
Whether you're an aspiring researcher, potential collaborator, or interested donor, we'd love to hear from you.