Student-Faculty Research into Economic Development in Africa Enters the Second Year of Study

Zachary Wyse '25 presented his ongoing research project entitled, "Busting the Youth Bulge in Africa: Does Demography Foster or Impede African Development" at the June 4th ACRoSS 2024 luncheon.
Zachary Wyse ’25 presenting his ongoing research project entitled, “Busting the Youth Bulge in Africa: Does Demography Foster or Impede African Development”

Zachary Wyse ’25 presented his ongoing research project entitled, “Busting the Youth Bulge in Africa: Does Demography Foster or Impede African Development” at the June 4th ACRoSS 2024 luncheon. Under the mentorship of Professor of Economics, Steve Onyeiwu, Zachary has uncovered insightful information in this, his second year performing research on economic development in Africa. To learn more about his summer of 2023 research in Africa, read our Winter 2024 newsletter.

 Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (URSCA)

Allegheny College has a rich tradition of undergraduate research that dates back to the college’s founding in 1815. The mission of the URSCA Office is to promote student research, organize on-campus presentations of students projects, and provide information and support to students who present their projects off-campus.

Learn more here about the summer ACRoss program administered through the URSCA office.