Research and Creative Scholarship
Research isn’t a side pursuit—it’s central to our mission. It keeps our teaching timely, relevant, and grounded in discovery. Much of our work is interdisciplinary, uniting our two schools and connecting us with collaborators across the university. A majority of the CIC research and creative scholarship focus on the following three areas.
Areas of Research and Scholarly Engagement
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Conferences and Events
We host conferences and symposia that attract national and international participants, showcasing innovative research and creative achievements.
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Facilities
Committed to excellence in research, students and faculty in our college have access to top-notch teaching and research laboratories.
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Faculty Interests and Expertise
Faculty conduct research and share their expertise to advance knowledge in their areas of interest.
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Groups and Centers
Our college is home to several distinct research groups where faculty collaborate on specialized research.
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Research Roundup
Each month, the CIC celebrates faculty and graduate student achievements by highlighting their publications, grants, awards and more.
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Sponsored Awards and Grants
CIC faculty actively pursue funding to advance the university’s commitment to cutting-edge research.




