Research at The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
We strive to increase relevant knowledge for its stakeholders, including students, industries, governments and educational institutions. Our research is a driver for finding meaningful solutions to advance the region.
Working with UA and its Research Foundation
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's research services offer support for:
- Industry:
- Providing access to research expertise
- Facilitating testing and research services
- Licensing UA technology
- Providing graduate student interns
- Entrepreneurs and startups:
- Conducting customer discovery and market research
- Mentorship by experienced UARF Senior Fellows
- Providing paths to funding
- Adding student interns to supplement your team
- Faculty:
- Supporting grant applications
- Helping with technology commercialization
- Partnering to reach out to customers and learn about markets
- Patenting and licensing new technologies
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ:
- Providing internships and unique opportunities
- Forming teams to learn what its like to launch a product through I-Corps Sites
- Making investment recommendations on real companies through NEOSVF
- Supporting area businesses through internship partnerships
Whatever your major — in a STEM field or non-STEM field, or even if you are undecided, you can now learn about all the research projects available to undergraduate students in one spot — thanks to our new .
Why should you join a research project?
- If you are unsure whether you want to major in a subject, a research experience can provide clarity.
- Research can help you make a deeper connection to areas outside of your major.
- Student research is also an important factor in being accepted into medical or other professional schools.
Research News
Faculty members awarded nearly $5.5 million for projects that advance energy technology
Two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (UA) College of Engineering and Polymer Science faculty members have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).
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UA awarded $2 million for EV battery recycling research
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) awarded UA $2 million to fund a study that will focus on recycling plastics and other polymers from electric vehicle (EV) battery packs, to prevent the materials from polluting landfills.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ part of Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub selected for $51 million federal grant
Award was granted as part of federal $504 million Tech Hubs funding round
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UA part of Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub recognized by President Biden
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is one of the inaugural 31 Tech Hubs across the nation poised for exponential growth in key technology sectors.
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