Discovery in Action
From AI breakthroughs to wildlife conservation, Monmouth’s students and faculty are driving a culture of discovery that connects learning with impact.
Monmouth University is charting new territory in research—and earning recognition along the way. Recently reclassified as a research college and university, Monmouth now stands among a select group of institutions where discovery and scholarship drive innovation across disciplines.
At Monmouth, students and faculty work side by side to turn curiosity into discovery. The projects highlighted here offer a glimpse of what that looks like in practice, from developing AI tools to help clinicians detect sepsis, to decoding aggression in fruit flies, to pioneering methods for studying endangered wildlife. Together, Monmouth researchers are exploring questions that deepen our understanding—from the inner workings of the brain to the outer reaches of the universe.
Decoding Aggression—One Fly Fight at a Time
Inside Monmouth’s “fly fight club,” researchers are uncovering how brain chemistry shapes aggression, and what those tiny clashes could reveal about human behavior.
Catching a Silent Killer—With AI
Meet the team training an AI chatbot to help clinicians detect one of medicine’s deadliest conditions—and make hospital care safer for patients.
Finding a Mystery Planet—With Math
Researchers are modeling a mini solar system to uncover the hidden forces steering planetary motion—and reveal how math makes the invisible visible.
Advancing Marine Research—With eDNA
By harnessing environmental DNA to map marine life without casting a net, Monmouth researchers are reshaping how scientists study, protect, and restore coastal ecosystems.
Tracking Turtles—With Drones
Taking turtle research to new heights, Monmouth scientists are using drones to spot and measure terrapins—revealing how technology can help conservation take flight.