Research on Ustilago maydis, a biotrophic pathogen that infects corn, could have implications for understanding and preventing other plant and human disease, a new study finds.
Research
Students and faculty collaborate to confront a broad range of societal issues, from eliminating antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” to studying the role of hair salons in combating domestic violence in immigrant communities.
Research Spotlight
Summer Scholar Harshal Mehta ’22 oversaw a team of medical residents and students to gather information on how neurological side effects are trending in COVID-19 patients and what the implications of those trends might have for treatment.
Saint Joseph’s Research Team and Fossil Collection Confirm Evolutionary Branch of Entire Shark Genus
Eileen Grogan, Ph.D., Richard Lund, Ph.D. and J.P. Hodnett, Ph.D. ’17 (M.S.) spent the last eight years confirming the evolutionary branch of an entire genus of sharks based on Hodnett’s discovery of the “Godzilla shark.”
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The Impact of Research
The McNulty program has enabled me to pursue my passions of education while providing me with resources such as mentors, leadership workshops, research opportunities, and seminars. All of these things have helped me grow as a student and prepare to enter into my future career with the ability to make an impact."
I have had so many mentors at SJU who have supported and encouraged me. Their support is integral to my success at SJU, especially to my Fellowship Award. I am very grateful to them and have learned so much from each of them.”
The Summer Scholars Program bridges a gap between academic research and classes. There is no teacher to please or syllabus to follow: I have the time to pursue the paths I think are important and take chances on ideas that might be dead ends.”
Faculty in Focus
Our research faculty represents the best and brightest minds in academia. They’re at the top of their game and in demand — but they put their students first. Students work side by side with faculty, benefiting from their vast experience, mentorship and close relationships with industry and the community.
Stephanie Tryce teaches Business of Sports, Sports Law and Sports Marketing. Her research looks at the intersection of law and sports within the frameworks of marketing, civil rights and social justice. She lectures regularly and recently participated in panel discussions on the topics of Title IX and Equality in Sport.
Originally from Spain, Encarna Rodríguez worked as a school psychologist for the ministry of education and worked to pass comprehensive education reform legislation. At Saint Joe’s, she explores the intersection of neoliberalism and curriculum and works with grassroots activists to make urban education more equitable and community grounded.
An expert in consumer behavior and marketing research, Ernest Baskin studies how consumers’ judgments and biases impact their purchasing decisions. His research has been covered by major media outlets, and he frequently appears as a guest expert on TV and radio.
We Pull Out All the Stops
The Office of Research Services helps faculty, staff and students navigate the entire research life cycle, from finding funding to managing awards to overseeing regulatory compliance.