Industry partnerships
Engineers are the driving force behind our modern society. Many of us work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams, weaving solutions to complex problems no one person could solve. It is together that we innovate and build a bright future for our communities. Engineering for Humanity is the ideal that encompasses our mission and the positive impact engineers make in the world. We aim to produce engineers who contribute to society, serving humanity, in all aspects of their professional and personal lives.
Research focus areas
We are inspired by problems, seeing each as an opportunity for growth and discovery. Our college aligns its research within three thematic areas:
- AI, Autonomy and Computing
- Health and Medicine
- Sustainability: Materials, Energy and Environment
As our faculty explore artificial intelligence and robotics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cybersecurity, environmental sustainability, power generation, musculoskeletal research, and more, our students are right next to them, applying classroom theory through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities and both undergraduate and graduate research.
Get involved
Partner with us to drive innovation and help develop the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. Here are a few of the ways you can get involved:
Make a gift to support scholarships, student organizations, laboratories or programs
- Support the Wright Scholars Completion Grant for senior students with financial need
- Sponsor student organizations such as SWE, SHPE, NSBE and more
- Support laboratories, facilities and academic programs
- Explore other giving opportunities
Collaborate on talent and workforce development initiatives
- Recruit our students at the semi-annual Engineering Internship and Career Fairs held in September and February
- Sponsor a Senior Capstone Design Project
- Participate in a Hackathon
Develop your current talent
- Engineering Graduate Programs – online and hybrid options
- Introductory Automation and Controls Training
Impact student experience
Nominate an industry leader for the Executive Engineer in Residence Program
Thank you to our industry partners
7x24 Exchange, Central VA Chapter
AdvanSix
Altria
AMF
Bank of America
CapTech
Capital One
CGI
Colonial Webb
CoStar
Dominion
Dupont
Eaton
Hamilton Beach
HII Mission Technologies
Newport News Shipbuilding
Lutron
Old Dominion Group
ProSeal
Trane
UNOS
US Navy
Weidmueller