The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is among the nation's top 50 in research expenditures.  Our faculty and staff are committed to the discovery of new engineering technologies, concepts and processes, and the hardware necessary to realize them. This research makes a difference in the everyday lives of people around the world by helping to ensure economic prosperity, health and security. A strong research program also brings cutting-edge ideas and practices into the classroom, enhancing graduate and undergraduate instruction. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with government agencies, businesses and foundations to identify research needs, expand established technologies and develop new ones, and transfer knowledge and technology to industry.