Goal 1: To be a world class research group in existing and future intellectual hubs
We will make significant contributions that will impact the world by being trailblazers in transforming the conduct and impact of science research, especially in existing areas of strength and rising areas of opportunity.
Strategies
Hire an associate dean of research and associate director for strategic initiatives
Completed
Leverage engineering and computational strengths
Embrace emerging trends in automation and artificial intelligence
Establish and support science areas of strength
In Progress
Support faculty in efforts to secure large federal grants
Provide seed funding to explore new and exciting high-risk research ideas
Completed