Progress Through Research

Innovation. Research. Impact.

The Swanson School of Engineering generated $63.5 million in research expenditures in FY25, produced 41 patents - 38 percent of the university's total - and has launched 63 startups. With 29 NSF CAREER Awards since 2016 and faculty represented in the National Academies of Engineering, Inventors, and Science, our research spans four areas of international expertise: energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and sustainability.

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Centers, Institutes, & Labs

The Swanson School is home to a network of research centers, institutes, and laboratories focused on areas including energy, infrastructure resilience, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and bioengineering - many in partnership with industry and government.

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Swanson School faculty, students, and alumni have launched 63 startups and earned 41 patents in FY25 alone. Our innovation and entrepreneurship programs connect engineers with the resources, mentorship, and competitions that turn ideas into ventures.

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Thirty percent of Swanson School undergraduates conduct research alongside faculty - through lab positions, funded internships, and external programs. Find an opportunity that fits your interests and start contributing to real work.

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