From the Vice Provost for Research
Northeastern University has distinguished itself over the past ten years as an institution with a rapidly growing research enterprise. During this period, our faculty have achieved an outstanding record in competing for external funding. Research at Northeastern University has focused on use-inspired, fundamental and interdisciplinary topics that address significant issues that have societal impact. Our faculty have responded to this trend by developing and participating in the growth of multi-investigator programs that produce "cutting edge" research and technology. These programs have increasingly produced technologies that are successfully commercialized and, thus, introduced into the public sector through our Office of Technology Commercialization. Through our research programs, Northeastern is committed to playing a pivotal national and international role by establishing close ties with the business community in joint efforts that include solution-oriented R&D, technology commercialization, and workforce development.
Northeastern's research enterprise will continue to foster the growth and development of innovative research programs that address important societal issues and critical national needs and build on existing and emerging areas of strength. Our strategic approach to research program development will continue to provide opportunities for achieving national and international prominence that will facilitate attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and students.
The research mission of the University is intertwined with our outstanding graduate and undergraduate research programs and greatly influences the content of our academic curriculum. We look forward to the exciting future of the research enterprise at Northeastern University and the discoveries that our faculty and students will contribute to the nation and the world.
Kenneth J. Blank
Vice Provost for Research