The University Research Campus provides students with unique opportunities for practical, real-world experience through interactions with the private industry, government and academic communities.

Expanded List of Benefits

• Practical experience for students
  
  
• Greater understanding of business practices, needs and constraints
  
  
• Use of industry as a sounding board for new programs, management practices and other advisory functions
  
  
• Performance of research on behalf of industry and the associated education of students and faculty
  
  
• Guest lectures, service on thesis committees, service on advisory boards
  
  
• Practical experience for faculty through consulting and the ability to bring this experience into the classroom
  
  
• Movement of knowledge and technology to practice, resulting in societal return on investment in higher education
  
  
• Access to opportunities created by industry or special programs generated because of industry-university interaction
  
  
• Access to industry resources and talents for grant solicitations and other activities that emphasize academic-industry collaborations
  
  
• Access to industry facilities and intellectual talent o Deeper understanding of technology trajectories and future research opportunities

Links

• Prospective Student Services
• Division of Student Affairs
• The Hub