2024-2029 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND IMPACT
Identify and solve high-impact problems through interdisciplinary design and hands-on research to address regional and global challenges for the betterment of society.
Goals
1
Grow research expenditures to $100M by 2029 through the development of programs, processes and resources to support collaborative, convergent research by the faculty.
2
Grow resources for research (start-up, physical infrastructure, graduate students, endowments and staff support).
3
Increase impact across all research domains (e.g., major research grants, doctoral students graduated, student productivity, journal articles, conference papers, patents and presentations).
4
Grow the reputation of our research programs (such as rankings, student placements, major awards and recognitions).
5
Increase participation in scholarly activities among undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.
6
Foster entrepreneurial and technology transfer activities.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision: To be recognized for transformative regional and global impact through excellence in engineering and computer science education,
research and societal engagement.
Living Mission Statement:
To be the academic engine that
- Enables our community to boldly innovate and solve societal challenges.
- Creates and shares knowledge to advance future technologies for the betterment of all.
- Fosters a collaborative culture to cultivate ethical leaders.
Values:
- Student-centered culture
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Accessibility
- Enterprising spirit
Strategic Framework
2024-2029