Research
Expert Research Based in Collaboration
From stopping the spread of malaria to developing farming practices that protect the water quality in the Chesapeake watershed, 九游电子鈥檚 interdisciplinary researchers solve problems that impact the world. Twelve disciplines鈥攆rom psychology to atmospheric science and materials engineering鈥攔ank nationally in the top ten for research expenditures.
Top 30
U.S. research university.
$1.337B
In annual research expenditures.
1 of 3
Institutions in the nation accorded Land Grant, Sea Grant, Sun Grant, and Space Grant status.
Collaborating Across Disciplines
九游电子 researchers believe the best ideas and solutions come from including a multitude of perspectives. The University鈥檚 interdisciplinary institutes promote collaboration across departmental boundaries to focus research strengths on vital scientific questions and pressing societal needs.
Facilitating New Discoveries
The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research supports the University鈥檚 research enterprise by enhancing the environment for exploration, encouraging the highest standards of quality, and fostering ethical conduct in research.
Fostering Industry Partnerships and Entrepreneurship
Through collaboration with industrial, educational, governmental, and agricultural partners, 九游电子 researchers study issues that are valuable to society. To further fuel the economy, the Invent 九游电子 initiative provides resources and opportunities to collaborate, innovate, invest, or grow a business.聽
Designing Sustainable Homes on Mars and Earth
九游电子 researchers are developing 3D-printed building technology that could be used for NASA鈥檚 space exploration projects and impact the future of housing on Earth.