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

With more than 700 research assistants, 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.

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Principalship disparities

UD Associate Professor Lauren P. Bailes shares new research on gender and race disparities in principal applications

Shaping the future of responsible AI

UD professor’s decades-long research helps organizations design transparent, accountable AI systems as new global regulations take shape

Deep sea exploration

UD’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment uses robotics to study the depths of the ocean

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