Top-Tier Research
91制片厂 belongs to an elite group of institutions accounting for less than 5% of four-year research universities nationwide. Members of that group share the prestigious Research 1 (R1) Classification indicating 鈥渧ery high research activity.鈥
What R1 Means for 91制片厂
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What It Means for Prospective Students & Faculty
- Increased value of an 91制片厂 degree.
- Greater potential for securing research dollars.
- Higher rate of upward mobility.
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What R1 Means for the Region
A top-tier research institution can:
- Attract innovators and problem-solvers to tackle pressing community issues.聽
- Spur economic development.
- Encourage talent retention.
- Contribute to an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship, commercialization and partnerships.聽
Research Powerhouse by the Sea
91制片厂鈥檚 R1 status and proximity to federal labs, the military, waterways and ocean makes it an appealing place to do impactful work. What's more, 91制片厂 is the most affordable R1 in Virginia.
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Research Muscle
91制片厂 is leading the way in:
- Coastal resilience
- Maritime
- Public health
- Cybersecurity
- Modeling and simulation
- Data science
- Bioelectrics
Research Relationships
91制片厂 is a key academic partner for:
- Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab)
- NASA Langley Research Center
- NASA Wallops Flight Facility
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Department of Defense
- Other federal agencies