Strategic Vision

Launched in September 2023

Engineering sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life in our state, nation and world.

In the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CU Engineering), we are driven by a commitment to excellence in research and innovation, education and inclusion. Our CU Engineering strategic plan is the result of deep collaboration and introspection with our communities and stakeholders. Together, we have the opportunity to shape the future of engineering.

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Who We Are

  • A world-class research college
  • An economic innovation engine
  • A flagship public college for education
  • A community committed to inclusive excellence

Research and Innovation

We shape the world through research that generates fundamental knowledge and translates innovations to impact.

CU Engineering is a comprehensive research college that generates sustainable solutions to pressing societal challenges. We are home to nationally recognized faculty and a place for all faculty to grow throughout their academic careers. CU Engineering is the destination of top doctoral students. We are a cultivator of research curiosity at all levels of training and education. Our world-class facilities support fundamental and applied discoveries at the research frontier. CU Engineering is an incubator of entrepreneurs who partner with government and industry to drive our economy.

In the next five years, we will:

  • Be a trusted source of engineering knowledge to inform national policy and research priorities.
  • Be a leader of entrepreneurial ventures that enhance health, safety and quality of life.
  • Be an integrator of large-scale interdisciplinary research with partners beyond our college and campus boundaries.
  • Identify and invest in three to five interdisciplinary and global research themes that increase our research impact by deepening our collaboration