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B U I L D A R E S E A R C H A G E N D A T H A T A D D R E S S E S SOCIETY’S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES The College of Engineering is uniquely positioned to address needs of the city, region, and beyond. The College will be a leader in Drexel’s “One University” transformation by combining its expertise with the strengths of the other colleges, and deepening its relationships with industry to develop at least three interdisciplinary research areas focused on critical societal challenges.
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Establish the College among the Leading Voices on Energy and the Environment in the Nation.
By creating an Institute and working closely with the University’s other colleges to build broad public understanding of the scientific, public policy, financial, and political issues surrounding energy and the environment, the College will establish Drexel as a renowned authority on complex issues and a balanced and thoughtful party in the public debate that surrounds them.
Improve the Quality of Human Health by Establishing Drexel as a Leader in the Integration of Engineering and Health. Through expanded partnerships with the University’s academic health sciences colleges and external healthcare institutions, the College will develop new technologies, systems, and processes to improve human health.
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Contribute to the Development of a Strong National Cyber-Infrastructure.
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Integrate the College’s Research Agenda into all Levels and Years of Engineering Education.
In collaboration with other Drexel colleges and the University’s industry partners, the College will help develop secure, efficient, and reliable computing.
The College will develop introductory engineering courses for each of the primary research areas and introduce engineering students to other academic fields – such as policy studies, public health, design, and behavioral studies – that bear on each research area and reimagine the senior design project to reflect our research agenda.
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