Goldwater Scholar Sam Gorton
Honors 2007 graduate Sam M. Gorton's research into the indentification and production of useful biomaterials under the direction of Research Associate Professor Roshan Jachuk, earned him a 2006-07 Barry. M. Goldwater Schlolarship.

Honors Program

Possibilities and Challenges


  • Extraordinary skill-development opportunities
  • Problem-based curriculum that enhances any major
  • Defining early research experience and requirement
  • Supportive and stimulating peer community
  • Inspiring faculty membership

If you have exceptional abilities, Honors at Clarkson opens the way to extraordinary possibilities.

Built upon current and emerging problems in science, technology and society, the Honors Program offers unique academic challenges and opportunities for Clarkson's most promising students. This focus on real-world problems defines us, much as DNA defines all living organisms, while our animating spirit comes from the talent, energy and potential of our students.

Enrollment is restricted to 30 per class year. The program builds critical problem-solving skills through special classes and research experiences; fosters collaborative relationships between students and faculty; and explores connections between academic fields and modern society. Honors is a gateway to a multitude of opportunities that include internships, research experiences elsewhere, fellowships, graduate schools, study abroad, and jobs.

"The Honors brochure had the word 'possibilities' on the cover. I remembered that when I was accepted at Harvard Business School." – Andrew Heximer '01