About

Mission

We combine interdisciplinary scholarship and technological innovation with distinctive and forward-looking academic programs to support economic and societal vitality and entrepreneurship while preparing students for professional opportunities of the future.

Vision

We will be a national leader in offering life-changing and inclusive learning opportunities that are coupled with scholarly excellence in creating knowledge and technologies that advance human and environmental well-being.

Values

• Integrity: Transparency, honesty, and equitable treatment guide our policies and operations.
• Service: We engage with and positively impact local, regional, national, and world communities in partnership and reciprocity.
• Student-centered: Supporting student success, learning, and professional achievement are at the core of our academic offerings and scholarly work.
• Diversity: Mutual respect and inclusiveness help us build an intellectually vibrant community that draws on the broadest possible talent pool.
• Discovery: We pursue a better understanding of the natural world as an essential component of designing innovative technologies and systems.
• Excellence: We expect the highest level of achievement and demonstrated success of our students and ourselves.