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Explore SMU’s vision for research and innovation. ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úis committed to leveraging advanced technologies to conduct groundbreaking research that meets the needs of our dynamically changing world. Positioned in the heart of DFW, ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úbrings together government, industry, and academia to solve society’s challenges. Join us in our mission to transform the future of research and innovation.
“We will utilize our investments in big data to conduct research at a scale that would have been inconceivable even a decade ago and that is responsive to the pace and demands of our dynamically changing world.” — Elizabeth G. Loboa, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
“ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úwants to be the forum which will bring together the trifecta: the government, the industry and the academia who can work together to solve the common problems of society.” — Suku Nair, Vice Provost for Research and Chief Innovation Officer
A new $100,000 grant awarded to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úwill assist in their development of a fast, portable tool for point-of-care medical diagnoses.
December 12, 2024
ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úmechanical engineering graduate student has figured out a way to enhance the sensitivity of nanopores for early detection of diseases.
December 05, 2024
Practicing on avatars in mixed reality, teachers use unique ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úlab to learn how to navigate complex classroom conversations.
December 03, 2024
At SMU, we are pioneering advancements in data science, fostering groundbreaking faculty research, and building strong partnerships with industry and academia. Our initiatives, including the state-of-the-art Pegasus Park, interdisciplinary research clusters, and over 40 centers and institutes, position us at the forefront of research and innovation in the DFW metroplex.
ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úis actively developing a big-data ecosystem, supported by next-generation research computing technology that includes virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence, which will engage disciplines across campus.
Our faculty combine rigorous research with the drive to produce world changers. With enterprising spirit and commitment to global impact, our faculty take ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úto even greater excellence.
SMU’s Institute for Computational Biosciences joins Pegasus Park, a 23-acre mixed-use office campus for biotech firms, schools and nonprofit organizations where researchers will participate in the development of both research and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Interdisciplinary clusters of faculty enhance established research strengths at SMU. These clusters support the University’s research ambitions while empowering ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úto become a leader in key disciplines.
Over 40 centers and institutes on our Dallas campus provide venues for collaborative research, act as liaisons between the University and the community and partner with businesses to solve complex problems with practical solutions.
Strong partnerships with industry and nonprofits foster growth for our region. ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úcan connect your organization with researchers whose discoveries and new technologies are rife with collaboration and students whose skills will benefit your company.
Through collaborations with industry, support with fellowship applications and connections to centers that process data on a large scale, our graduate students learn to produce research with a social impact.
SMU’s seven libraries, with their distinctive collections, advance research and creative excellence on and off campus. The library staff’s multidisciplinary expertise and personalized services help patrons catalyze discovery and champion innovation.
Many of our incoming undergraduate students pursue research during their studies. We provide our students with a range of research and entrepreneurial opportunities that enrich their undergraduate experiences.
With 36 doctoral degrees and over 120 master’s degrees, ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»úoffers students innovative and impactful graduate study while allowing them a chance to live and learn in a thriving international community.
