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Goal 1: To be a world class research group in existing and future intellectual hubs

MCS GoalsWe will make significant contributions that will impact the world by being trailblazers in transforming the conduct and impact of science research, especially in existing areas of strength and rising areas of opportunity.

 

University Strategic Goals

This MCS goal aligns with the university's Goals for the University Community

MCS Goals 2025

Strategies

Checked Done  Hire an associate dean of research and associate director for strategic initiatives

Goal 1 Strategy 2Completed

Checked Done  Leverage engineering and computational strengths

Goal 1 Strategy 2See How 

Checked Done Embrace emerging trends in automation and artificial intelligence

Goal 1 Strategy 3See How 

In Progress Establish and support science areas of strength

In the works
In Progress

Checked Done Recruit and retain high achieving faculty

New FacultySEE HOW: 2017-2018 2018-2019

Checked Done Support faculty in efforts to secure large federal grants

Goal 1 Strategy 6See how

Checked Done Provide seed funding to explore new and exciting high-risk research ideas

Goal 1 Strategy 7Completed

MCS Goals

Goal 01: To be a world class research group in existing and future intellectual hubs
Goal 02: To establish major industrial partnerships
Goal 03: To have MCS faculty recognized globally by federal, research and industrial entities
Goal 04: To have MCS be a point of pride for CMU
Goal 05: To offer a renowned educational experience
Goal 06: To be a place where everyone can do their best work
Goal 07: To have dedicated and valued professional support
Goal 08: To have efficient and effective means of internal and external communication
Goal 09: To bring our achievements and expertise to the global community
Goal 10: To celebrate and promote diversity in all forms