In nearly every blog entry I write, I mention that these are exciting times for our college. Here I go again! Please allow me to share some excitement about our college’s research efforts.
Several years ago, we committed to raising the research profile of our college to be commensurate with that of a major R1 university. We have come a long way in that transition, increasing the numbers of faculty who are research-active every year and growing our graduate enrollment to record levels. We’ve done this while focusing on applied or “use-inspired” research to stay close to our roots in hands-on applied learning.
Most recently, under the leadership of Carrie Berger, associate dean for research, our faculty are finalizing the establishment of five impact areas to bring renewed focus and enthusiasm to these interdisciplinary research efforts.
Of course, our success has been and will continue to be achieved through the combined efforts of faculty researchers and their assistants. This month's Tech Insider highlights Purdue Polytechnic’s ongoing research, both to celebrate work which is noteworthy and to emphasize the need to create more success stories. The new research newsletter archive is now available, and Tech Insider includes links to several stories featured earlier this year in Carrie Berger’s monthly email messages. We’re also asking you to submit ideas for stories which would bring even more attention to the innovative studies our faculty and research assistants have undertaken.
With over two dozen faculty searches approved for this year, growing graduate enrollment, and a commitment by our faculty to create synergy across five research impact areas, I believe we are at the doorstep of the most exciting time for research in our college. I encourage as many of you as possible to open that door.
