Research and Centers at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø - getting to the "what comes next."

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø experience is like no other. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Research is practical, hands-on, experiential, and grounded in cutting-edge information. Our researchers leverage our rich history, networks, and a deep commitment to serving the nation and its people.

We ask hard questions and engage with data, discourse, experiments, and debate to discover and disseminate new knowledge. We embed research in all our educational pursuits and work collaboratively with the military, government, and industry, to advance understanding of critical local and global challenges.

By The Numbers

FY 24
$24.7M

In Grant Funding

51³Ô¹ÏÍø has demonstrated a strong commitment to securing substantial grant funding to advance its research and educational initiatives. These significant grants are part of the millions in federal awards 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has received, underscoring its dedication to fostering research and academic excellence across various disciplines.

FY 24
200+

Topics Researched

51³Ô¹ÏÍø supports a vast and diverse range of research topics across multiple disciplines, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and real-world problem-solving. Research spans fields such as cybersecurity, military history, engineering, international relations, environmental science, leadership studies, and resilience and security.

FY 24
75+

Scholarly Works Published

Faculty scholarship at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and applied research across diverse disciplines. Professors actively engage in publishing scholarly works, conducting cutting-edge research, and collaborating with students on projects that address real-world challenges.

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Office of Academic Research

Research is a process for creating new knowledge. Our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.

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Academic Research

Award Winning Programming

Our award-winning Undergraduate Research Program provides students with hands-on research opportunities across diverse disciplines, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and academic excellence. Through faculty mentorship and real-world applications, students gain invaluable experience that prepares them for graduate studies and professional success.

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A Commitment to Student Support

Research is a process for creating new knowledge. Through the Office of Academic Research, our mission is to support students across disciplines in pursuing research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the university's 200-year-old vision as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.

Passionate Faculty Mentors

Faculty mentorship is a cornerstone of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s research culture, with professors guiding students through hands-on research experiences, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for graduate studies or professional careers. Their commitment to innovation and knowledge creation enhances the university’s academic reputation and strengthens its impact on global and national challenges.

“Research helps me keep up with advances in my field and provides a way for my students to apply their knowledge to solve problems while gaining hands on experience with cutting edge techniques.â€

Position(s):

  • Associate Professor

Position(s):

  • Assistant Professor

Position(s):

  • Faculty Fellow, Center for Global Resilience and Security
  • Associate Professor

Position(s):

  • Chair, Department of Psychology and Education
  • Professor

Position(s):

  • Associate Dean, College of Professional Schools
  • Associate Professor
Huw O. L. Read

Huw O. L. Read

Position(s):

  • Director, Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER)
  • Director, Global Cyber Threat Observatory
  • Charles A. Dana Professor

Position(s):

  • Chair, Department of Psychology and Education
  • Associate Professor

Position(s):

  • Professor

Position(s):

  • Coordinator of Advising
  • Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Homer L. Dodge Assistant Professor

Position(s):

  • Associate Vice President of Academics, CGCS
  • Assistant Professor

Position(s):

  • Assistant Professor

High Impact Research Centers

51³Ô¹ÏÍø hosts several specialized research centers that support innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. These centers provide faculty and students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research across various fields, including cybersecurity, military history, environmental resilience, and global security.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center is a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to conduct multiple forms and levels of research, deliver educational programming, and create workforce development projects to meet the growing national and regional requirements for an advanced computing capable workforce.

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Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research

The Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER) is a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners focused on the development of emerging, advanced and next-generation computing technologies.

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Center for Global Resilience and Security

The Center for Global Resilience & Security (CGRS) is a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to craft creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions for building resilient and secure communities, through inter-disciplinary research and design collaboration.​

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John & Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center

The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center (PAWC) is a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to advance interdisciplinary knowledge on the relationship between peace and warfare at local, national, and global levels.

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