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Our Research Focus

As a research university, we seek to solve society’s most pressing problems, while educating and engaging the next generation of researchers.

Math Professor Jackie Dresch is photographed in a lab on the campus of Clark University on January 27, 2016. Photo by Matthew Healey for Clark University

Faculty Research

The effects of climate change, from sub-Saharan Africa to the Arctic. The biochemical roots of cancer. Our faculty focus on the world’s most complex and thorny issues.

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Student Research

Undergraduate Research

Through capstone projects and fellowships, undergraduate students collaborate closely with faculty to contribute to the greater body of knowledge.

Graduate Research

Clark values graduate student researchers, who enrich our close-knit community of scholars.

Our Stories

Professor leads chapter of 5th National Climate Assessment

Abby Frazier notes climate impacts on Hawai‘i and Pacific Islands

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Economics Department launches fund to honor Prof. Wayne Gray

‘He makes this community a better place’

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Grief and rage as commentary

Exploring solidarity from ancient Greece to modern social movements

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Utopian problems

Why designing ‘perfect’ cities spurs conflict

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Professor leads chapter of 5th National Climate Assessment

Abby Frazier notes climate impacts on Hawai‘i and Pacific Islands

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Economics Department launches fund to honor Prof. Wayne Gray

‘He makes this community a better place’

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Geospatial team partners with NASA, IBM to harness AI tech

New model to aid researchers, policymakers in addressing climate impacts

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Students recognized for affordable housing proposals

Competition places premium on cultivating sustainable communities

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Renewable energy provides fertile ground for research

‘Huge new land use’ by wind and solar power has geopolitical consequences

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Students help faculty build Clark’s new honors experience

$1 million gift funds design year, with launch slated for fall 2024

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Clark students bring out their best

ClarkFEST celebrates research excellence and creative spirit

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Research, creative works to be showcased at ClarkFEST

More than 60 student projects will be on display

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Community Research Partners

Clark researchers listen to and work closely with community members, schools, nonprofits, and health programs, often involving students in ongoing projects.

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