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reaching r1: advancing research, elevating impact
UNC Charlotte has achieved the Carnegie R1 designation, placing us in the top tier of ‘very high research’ universities. We are so excited to celebrate the hard work of our entire campus research community, including faculty, staff, students, and our community-industry partners. We’re also excited about positively impacting our communities, region, and the world.
New Charlotte ai Institute amplifies University’s role as ai powerhouse
The launch of the Charlotte AI Institute (CLT AI Institute) formalizes UNC Charlotte’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration and workforce development.
Research Strategic plan
We are thrilled to announce the release of Research Shaping What’s Next: UNC Charlotte’s Research Strategic Plan 2022-2032 (RSWN)!
FEATURED EVENT
NEW DATE: Inaugural invention of the year awards
The Division of Research is excited to host the 2025 Invention of the Year Awards,
celebrating our faculty, staff and student inventors at the UNC Charlotte Dubois Center.
April 7th | Time TBD
RESEARCH NEWS ACROSS CAMPUS
Celebrating University- Business Partnerships
Campus researchers and staff, industry partners, entrepreneurs, and student inventors celebrated collaboration, experiential learning, and real-world impact at the Research and Business Partners Annual Celebration.
Read the full story here.
Faculty Wins International Inventors Award
Dr. Susan Trammell, Professor of Physics and Optical Science at the UNC Charlotte Klein College of Science, earned 3rd place with research designed to advance medical technologies and improving patient care worldwide . Read the full story here.
NSF Innovation
Engines
UNC Charlotte has been invited to submit a full proposal to the U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program to advance innovation ecosystems across the country.
Read the full story here.
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