Our faculty researchers in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are renowned
in their fields.
Work alongside them in their labs as early as your freshman year. Not many universities
offer these opportunities. It sets us apart.
areas of research excellence
The University of Toledo identified three Areas of Research Excellence in which faculty members are recognized nationally for contributions to their fields.
All three areas are driven by researchers in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
“My freshman year I took advantage of a summer research grant. It didn’t take long
for me to fall in love with research. I continued to work in the lab for the remainder
of my undergraduate career and was even given the opportunity to contribute to a research
paper.”
gracie siffer
Class of 2022, Biochemistry
“I am a junior Biochemistry student interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry.
I have been training in a brand-new biochemistry lab at the University of Toledo since
my freshman year. I have had the privilege of seeing how a lab gets established, all
the way from chemicals in boxes to working on radioactive experiments. One of the
best parts of working in the lab is being able to apply the concepts we learn in class
directly to hands-on problems. I love what I do.”
allen williams
Class of 2020, Mathematics and Computer Science and Engineering (dual degree)
"I have grown as a student, as a researcher and as a person [at UToledo]. I was fortunate
to meet many amazing and caring mentors who provided me with opportunities to participate
in research in both mathematics and computer science. I worked as a member of a team
on exciting and practical projects . My project was selected for presentation in the
2019 Young Mathematicians Conference at Ohio State University. I also have worked
in the R1 advanced simulation and gaming studio. I traveled to Argonne National Labs
to participate in the Cyber Force Cyber Security Competition along with a few other
undergraduate and graduate students, where we attempted to secure a website against
professional attackers."
alexander bordovalos
Class of 2020, Physics
"My undergraduate research at the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization
inspired me to continue my work in the solar industry, and I developed many pragmatic
skills that supplemented my theoretical classwork."
sarah harmych
Class of 2020, Biology
“My freshman year I took advantage of a summer research grant. It didn’t take long
for me to fall in love with research. I continued to work in the lab for the remainder
of my undergraduate career and was even given the opportunity to contribute to a research
paper.”
gracie siffer
Class of 2022, Biochemistry
“I am a junior Biochemistry student interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry.
I have been training in a brand-new biochemistry lab at the University of Toledo since
my freshman year. I have had the privilege of seeing how a lab gets established, all
the way from chemicals in boxes to working on radioactive experiments. One of the
best parts of working in the lab is being able to apply the concepts we learn in class
directly to hands-on problems. I love what I do.”
allen williams
Class of 2020, Mathematics and Computer Science and Engineering (dual degree)
"I have grown as a student, as a researcher and as a person [at UToledo]. I was fortunate
to meet many amazing and caring mentors who provided me with opportunities to participate
in research in both mathematics and computer science. I worked as a member of a team
on exciting and practical projects . My project was selected for presentation in the
2019 Young Mathematicians Conference at Ohio State University. I also have worked
in the R1 advanced simulation and gaming studio. I traveled to Argonne National Labs
to participate in the Cyber Force Cyber Security Competition along with a few other
undergraduate and graduate students, where we attempted to secure a website against
professional attackers."
alexander bordovalos
Class of 2020, Physics
"My undergraduate research at the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization
inspired me to continue my work in the solar industry, and I developed many pragmatic
skills that supplemented my theoretical classwork."
sarah harmych
Class of 2020, Biology
“My freshman year I took advantage of a summer research grant. It didn’t take long
for me to fall in love with research. I continued to work in the lab for the remainder
of my undergraduate career and was even given the opportunity to contribute to a research
paper.”
contact us
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wolfe hall 2246
2801 W. Bancroft St. Mail Stop 620 Toledo, OH 43606
