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At Mercer, we believe in research that serves humanity by improving the lives of others, and that means our students tackle real problems beginning on day one. That’s why our research isn’t confined to the walls of a classroom—it’s designed to change the world. This spirit of discovery permeates our culture, touching every academic discipline and inspiring students to use their gifts and talents to live lives of meaning and purpose.

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Addie White and Riya Salvi stand in front of a research poster titled An Analysis of Reading Skill and its Impact on Crime.

Discovery and Innovation

Student researches potential link between inmates’ literacy, crime severity

Two women in white coats stand and smile in front of a Mercer University College of Pharmacy sign.

Discovery and Innovation

Pharmacy students dive into research through summer program

Scientist in lab coat and gloves uses pipette at biosafety cabinet with various lab supplies and containers.

Discovery and Innovation

Summer projects introduce undergrads to research, Columbus campus

Dr. Chefetz Menaker in teal dress holding a small tube while standing in the laboratory where her research will take place.

Discovery and Innovation

Mercer School of Medicine awarded $100,000 cancer research grant

Silhouette of a person pushing a wheelbarrow at sunset, with an orange sky in the background.

Discovery and Innovation

Professor developing tool to address heat stress

Person in safety glasses uses a handheld device to scan paint samples on a cart in a laboratory setting.

Discovery and Innovation

Mercer professors develop international standard for detecting lead in new paint

Three boys participate in physical activities in a classroom with exercise equipment and a trampoline in the background.

Discovery and Innovation

Professor studies impact of physical activity on attention in kids with dyslexia

A health care worker holds the hand of a patient lying in a hospital bed covered with a blue blanket.

Discovery and Innovation

Mercer professors awarded grant to explore how to better support dying patients

A Mercer student guides a small child riding a toy car, surrounded by smiling people in Penfield Hall.

Discovery and Innovation

Mercer’s Go Baby Go changes kids’ lives one vehicle at a time

Three people observe and record an experiment with a smoking container on cinder blocks in a parking lot.

Discovery and Innovation

Cookstove project provides students with new perspective on engineering

Five men stand together at an event, holding a large ceremonial check for $1,250 made out to Sim Ventor Showcase Winners.

Discovery and Innovation

Mercer simulation devices aim to fill need in rural medical training

Emmanuella Ezewudo in a lab coat uses a pipette at a laboratory bench with various scientific equipment and supplies.

Discovery and Innovation

Pharmacy student awarded predoctoral fellowship for hypertension research