Research & Innovation

Turning discovery into meaningful impact

Revolutionary thinking—it’s part of our DNA at UD. Our first students in 1743 helped found this nation.

Today, we’re marshaling that daring spirit and our expertise in science, engineering, the social sciences, arts and humanities to address new challenges.

We’re innovating clean cars and clean fuels, giving mobility to youngsters with disabilities, conserving the precious artifacts of our collective global heritage, and creating life-changing inventions right at your fingertips—did you know our touchpad technology made your smartphone possible? Explore the exciting research we’re leading and the entrepreneurial ecosystem we’re building.

Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Student research expands
  • Fireside chat with Anthony Fauci

    Article by Karen B. Roberts | April 29, 2024

    Renowned physician, immunologist and infectious disease researcher to discuss crisis decision-making with Valerie Biden Owens on May 3

  • Blazing a trail for science

    Article by Tracey Bryant | April 26, 2024

    Two University of Delaware faculty members elected AAAS Fellows

  • Decoding rice roots

    Article by Nya Wynn | April 26, 2024

    Doctoral student Frank Linam explores how wet soil conditions in flooded rice paddies affect the way roots take in nutrients and filter out toxins

  • Making Delaware-in-space history

    Article by Beth Miller | April 17, 2024

    NASA selects UD’s CubeSat spacecraft for upcoming mission

  • Fireside chat with Anthony Fauci

    Article by Karen B. Roberts | April 29, 2024

    Renowned physician, immunologist and infectious disease researcher to discuss crisis decision-making with Valerie Biden Owens on May 3

  • Decoding rice roots

    Article by Nya Wynn | April 26, 2024

    Doctoral student Frank Linam explores how wet soil conditions in flooded rice paddies affect the way roots take in nutrients and filter out toxins