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
  • Advisory committee appointment

    Article by Karen B. Roberts | March 18, 2024

    UD’s Mike Bowman appointed to White House Committee for trade policy and negotiations

  • Are eco-friendly hotels inconvenient?

    Article by Andrew Sharp | March 14, 2024

    UD-led research shows attitudes may be shifting on environmentally friendly travel

  • Social media use and academic achievement

    Article by Jessica Henderson | March 12, 2024

    UD Associate Professor Mellissa Gordon finds that frequent social media use is associated with decreased academic achievement among early adolescents

  • Quantum computing and finance

    Article adapted with permission by Karen B. Roberts | March 11, 2024

    Researchers explore quantum computing’s ability to speed solutions for financial sector

  • Social media use and academic achievement

    Article by Jessica Henderson | March 12, 2024

    UD Associate Professor Mellissa Gordon finds that frequent social media use is associated with decreased academic achievement among early adolescents

  • Quail conservation

    Article by Nya Wynn | March 11, 2024

    UD undergraduate student John Hendell enhances conservation efforts for bobwhite quail through senior thesis project