Students: Unlock Your Potential
The GRO-MECS program offers an unparalleled opportunity for Gonzaga undergraduates to immerse themselves in STEM-related projects -- and get paid for it!
Projects and Timelines
Click a project for more information, including start & end dates.
- Aaron Crandall: HazARd, 6 weeks
- Kate Kearney: Mosaic Knot Theory, 8 weeks
- Harman Khare: Tribological Polymer Composites, 10 weeks
- Anbara Lutfullaeva: Hydrodynamic Thrust Bearings, 10 weeks
- Brandon Sargent: Suspension System for Wheelchairs, 8 weeks
- Kyle Shimabuku: Wildfire-Related Water Pollutants, 10 weeks
Students: Applications for these Summer 2025 research teams are open now through Jan 31!
Student Applications for the GRO-MECS program are due at the end of January.
The inaugural GRO-MECS award includes:
- Weekly stipend for 6 to 10 weeks.
- Additional funds for supplies.
- Group pizza lunch each week.
In addition to working alongside another student and their faculty mentor, the GRO-MECS 2025 students will do the following:
- Work in Spokane on a project lasting 6-10 weeks.
- Every day from Sunday, July 6 to Friday, July 11, guide small groups of high school students through hands-on research projects in the SEAS Summer Immersion Program (SSIP).
- Give a short presentation on the research work at the July 11 SSIP Research Symposium.
- Enjoy a weekly pizza lunch seminar discussing progress and listening to guest speakers.
- Attend workshops on responsible conduct in research, professional communication and poster preparation, and any necessary safety training.
- Prepare a research summary and present a poster or talk during the 2025-26 academic year. Travel funds will be available to present at a conference.
Vision for the Future: Gonzaga aims to build a $5M GRO-MECS endowment that will fund over 20 faculty and 40 students per year