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Research at Converse

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Converse students have the opportunity to participate in faculty-mentored undergraduate research or a creative independent project. And more than half of them seize the opportunity – completing unique projects that make employers and graduate schools take notice. Working independently or side-by-side with faculty mentors, Converse students have won awards at state, regional, and national conferences.

“Converse has consistently submitted outstanding proposals resulting in significant findings and presentations at SCICU’s annual Research Symposium.”

“Converse has consistently submitted outstanding proposals resulting in significant findings and presentations at SCICU’s annual Research Symposium.”

In fact, Converse is a leader in the state in the number of student/faculty research proposals funded by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) consortium. SCICU’s president said: “Since the inception of the SCICU Undergraduate/Faculty Research Grant Program, Converse has consistently submitted outstanding proposals resulting in significant findings and presentations at SCICU’s annual Research Symposium.”


Sydney Wilson ’23 talks with President Hopkins about research opportunities at Converse for undergraduates.

Converse faculty significantly contribute to the institution’s mission to advance a culture of belonging and collaboration that ignites creativity, innovation, and transformation.

The Office of Research and Engagement holds a monthly faculty symposium with a variety of topics from all areas of academic interest. The symposium offers faculty an opportunity to share knowledge, celebrate accomplishments and network with one another.

Unlike at most state schools which only offer this kind of opportunity to graduate students, at Converse you can begin developing projects as an undergraduate, conducting original research, and presenting your findings at conferences, which will give you practical experience in your chosen field.

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A Converse student presents research at the RISE conference.

Funding support for these opportunities is available through several sources including competitive grants from the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU), the National Institute of Health’s IDeA Networks of Biomedical Excellence (NIH-INBRE), and Converse University grants.

Most people change careers as they move through life. Research and independent projects will help you develop a wide range of skills that will serve you no matter where you go, including identifying a problem, coming up with potential solutions, and then testing those ideas by gathering the appropriate information.

Successful students—and successful scientists and businesspeople—must be able to present their projects clearly in writing and during verbal presentations. Whether a company is looking for a new employee or a graduate school is considering you for their incoming class, having demonstrated research skills will make you stand out as better prepared to tackle the challenges they will face.

Converse supports the development of student research projects through the Committee on Undergraduate Research. This committee identifies and publicizes research opportunities and helps students and faculty prepare research proposals and grant applications. Learning to do research well is a challenging task and everyone can benefit from feedback during the process. The members of the committee are available to meet individually with researchers and to read drafts of grant proposals and research presentations. One of the most important things you’ll learn during this process is that research is a collaborative process.

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The Office of Sponsored Research at Converse University promotes university-wide engagement in research and scholarly creative work. Email questions to research@converse.edu.

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Faculty & Students Present at Nebraska Conference for Women in Math

March 17, 2025

Sloane Kinley ’26 (Nisbet Honors, CCW)  and Tabitha Merrithew ’25 (Nisbet Honors, CCW)  recently traveled with Dr. Amanda Mangum to the 27th annual Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics …

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Professor Bani Awarded Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship

January 13, 2025

Assistant Professor of Musicology Rachel Bani was awarded an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship to The Huntington Library for her project ‘”I’d rather consort with Judas’: Scottish Gaelic Song and …

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Faculty & Students Present at Math Association Meeting

July 15, 2024

Converse faculty and students attended the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section Meeting in March 2024 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Associate Professor of Mathematics and Dean of …

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Converse Celebrates 2024 RISE Symposium

May 7, 2024

Converse University held its third RISE (Research, Internship, and ArtS Experiential Learning) Symposium from April 8 through April 12, 2024. All student projects were displayed in the Montgomery Student Center. The 2024 RISE …

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Building the Foundation for a Data-Driven Future

April 24, 2024

Written by Amanda Mathis Since moving to Spartanburg, SC, and joining the Converse University faculty in 2015, Dr. Jessica Sorrells has significantly impacted the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, …

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