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Illinois Tech—home of the country’s first industrial nuclear reactor and the nation’s first functional microgrid—is known for advanced research that is moving the needle toward significant innovation.
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A fertile imagination may be the spark that ignites the creative research genius, but a nurturing and opportunity-filled environment is the kindling that sets the spark ablaze. From its founding in 1890, Illinois Institute of Technology has been inspiring student and faculty researchers to see beyond the visible, to push the boundaries of what is possible, and to stretch the powers of the imagination.
With research in topics ranging from robotics to genomics and from big data to urban sustainability, Illinois Tech is investigating tomorrow's grand challenges through a tech lens. A rich array of projects in the field and the lab, robust mentorship, and access to world-class facilities support our Illinois Tech research community—and enable the next generation of researchers to explore their own bold ideas.
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Battling Backlash: New Research Examines How to Reduce Prejudice Within Organizations
In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, the issue of reducing prejudice within police forces took center stage in the United States and abroad. As protesters marched through Chicago...

Novel Chemistry Offers Ultra-High Power Density Batteries to Decarbonize Transportation
Mohammad Asadi, assistant professor of chemical engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology, has published a paper in Science describing the chemistry behind his novel lithium-air battery design...

Tailless Jet Flies Free with Novel Control Technique
David Williams and his team have demonstrated the first use of a novel control method in an aircraft with no tail. While conventional aircraft rely on protruding fins to enable steering, a tailless...

Illinois Tech Research Magazine
This annual flagship publication from the Office of Research showcases the work of researchers who strive to understand the inexplicable, to improve and innovate processes, and to put discovery into practical applications for the betterment of our global society.
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Featured Projects
At Illinois Tech, extraordinary research on our campus and beyond reflects our commitment to scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation.
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University Research Initiatives
Three university-wide, innovation-driven research initiatives leverage the expertise of faculty and students from various disciplines: Computation and Data, Health and Wellness, and Urban Futures.
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Student Projects and Opportunities
Illinois Tech undergraduate and graduate students are conducting research that aims to make the world a better place through science and technology. Students access research opportunities that include international collaborations, cutting-edge lab work, a summer immersion program, stipends to work alongside faculty, research symposia, and more.
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Connect with Illinois Tech for Research
Illinois Tech connects academic and industry partners with our faculty and students, facilitating a wide range range of research. University resources that enable such connections include the Office of Sponsored Research, the Office of Tech Transfer and Intellectual Property, and a corporate relations staff who can assist in identifying research partners, among others.
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Illinois Tech and Argonne National Laboratory Joint Appointment Program
The goal of Illinois Tech’s joint appointment program with Argonne National Laboratory is to allow nonfunded collaborations that can eventually lead to funded joint appointments via awarded proposals or projects.
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