Accelerate discovery in basic and applied science and mathematics

Inquiry and discovery come together in our classrooms and laboratories to yield breakthroughs to better understand our humanity and advance solutions to global challenges. Our distinguished faculty take a leading role in advancing research that produces meaningful applications to real-world challenges, such as discovering new materials, developing clean energy sources, building artificial intelligence systems, understanding disease mechanisms, addressing climate change, and leading the quest for new mathematical knowledge. Attracting, retaining, and supporting top-tier research and academic talent is a crucial element of this endeavor.