![Ellie Sandt ’23 working toward her dream of becoming a veterinarian](/dotAsset/f2030c72-8ab3-4883-8f07-53b183fbfa46.jpg)
Through research opportunities in the Cross-Disciplinary Science Institute (X-SIG), students will be prepared to answer science's most pressing questions across multiple disciplines.
The X-SIG program equips students with the skills necessary for modern research, allowing them to explore the practical and ethical aspects of being a scientist.
![Julia Sharapi](/offices/cross-disciplinary-science-institute/images/2019/julia-sharapi-800px.jpg)
Hands-on research
Julia Sharapi ’22 took advantage of numerous opportunities presented to her during her first year here, including participating in the X-SIG program. “[It helped] me grow as a student in not only technical knowledge, but also help[ed] develop my teamwork, communication and leadership skills.”
![Students standing outside of the entrance to a cave](/offices/cross-disciplinary-science-institute/images/2019/XSIGCaves-800px.jpg)
Interactive field work
Together, Biology Prof. István Urcuyo, Georgia Larzelere ’22, and Owen Skirtich ’20 explored Pennsylvania caves to research and catalogue invertebrate lifeforms. “Being able to have a faculty member guide and show you what to expect prepares you for your future,” Skirtich said.
![Students working on the Pickets Charged Plasma Device in a lab](/offices/cross-disciplinary-science-institute/images/2019/XSIGPickett-800px.jpg)
Challenges and discoveries
Rikard Bodin ’20, Neng Yin ’20, and Physics Prof. Tim Good collaborated on plasma research to upgrade and install the Pickets Charged Plasma Device. “Being in the X-SIG program is my favorite thing about going to Gettysburg College,” Bodin said.
Contact
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300 N. Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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