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About the Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Johnson & Wales University has a strong commitment to providing research experience to undergraduate students. The Center for Student Research and Interdisciplinary Collaboration provides support to students and faculty who engage in or want to engage in research.

The Center also sponsors the Student Research, Design & Innovation Symposium, which celebrates student accomplishments and highlights the breadth of research and innovation happening in JWU classrooms every day. Want to view student projects from previous years? Browse the JWU Scholars Archive.

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Recent Posts

URC fellows meet in the Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

Examining How Restrictive Masculinity Can Impact Depression

Sheriyah “Cora” Hicks with her poster presentation at the 2025 Student Research, Design & Innovation Symposium.

Researching the Links Between Insomnia & Pornography Usage

From left to right: Haylee Canadas, Cierra Bradford, Madison Morais, Lilly Oliveira, Steve Jacob, Abigail Nosal, Madalyn Lyons, Jadyn Torres and Andrea Avila.

10 Health & Wellness Students Published in Rhode Island Medical Journal

2025 Student Symposium

Student Symposium Powers Innovation, Inspires Change

JWU faculty and staff networking at the Best Practices Expo.

Innovative Strategies for Enriching the Student Experience

Biology student Kimberly H. Sacaza works with Prof. Christos Dimos on a research project in the Bowen Center.

Analyzing Driving & Substance Use in Rhode Island Youth

URC fellows meet in the Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

Research Examines Gambling & Substance Use in Young Adults

a photo collage of various scenes from the Student Research, Design and Innovation Symposium in Providence and Charlotte

Symposium Highlights Student Research, Design and Innovation

URC fellows meet in the Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

JWU-Led Study Examines Trends in Young Adult Tobacco Use

Woman with laptop in background; golden retriever in front on floor.

Examining Telehealth Use by Young Adults

Two attendees of the undergraduate research symposium looking at a poster outlining a research project.

New Center Propels Undergraduate Student Research

Biology student and a petri dish of moss

Studying Plant-Pathogen Interactions to Improve Crop-Disease Resistance

Person texting on a smartphone.

Studying Links between Smartphone Addiction and Traffic Accidents

URC fellows meet in the Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

Assessing Gambling Behaviors of Rhode Island Young Adults