How Faculty Can Get Involved

Get Involved with the Collaboratory

Faculty play a vital role in shaping the success of the Collaboratory, bringing their expertise, research interests, and industry connections to the table. By engaging with the Collaboratory, faculty can access new funding opportunities, collaborate on interdisciplinary research, and connect students with hands-on industry experiences. Whether you are looking to develop industry-sponsored research projects, expand your professional network, or integrate real-world challenges into your curriculum, the Collaboratory provides the support and resources to make it happen. Join us in building innovative partnerships that advance scholarship, strengthen industry ties, and create meaningful student experiences.

Valparaiso University faculty are already driving impactful partnerships through the Collaboratory. Current collaborations include faculty working on biosciences projects that incorporate research and data analysis to enhance the pharmaceutical and drug delivery sector. Engineering faculty are engaged in biomedical device development, tackling real-world challenges in healthcare technology. Additionally, projects are expanding beyond STEM fields to incorporate the social sciences and humanities, ensuring that research and innovation address broader societal, ethical, and human-centered perspectives. To learn more about these collaborations and hear directly from faculty involved, click on Testimonials below.