School of Science and Engineering
The School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University is a powerhouse in research, education and outreach. Our faculty excel in delivering world-class STEM education, providing students with unique opportunities for civic engagement and leadership through programs such as the Center for Public Service and experiential learning. Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow highlights our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Building on existing strengths like the Brain Institute, the ByWater Institute and the Energy Institute, SSE is also expanding engineering education.
A PLAN FOR THE NEXT 1,000 DAYS
“Health, energy, climate, space and AI are going to be defining the next two decades, and the School of Science and Engineering is a research, education and outreach powerhouse in all of these areas.”
— Hridesh Rajan, Dean
PRECISION HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS
RESILIENT HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES
This initiative focuses on developing sustainable, adaptable, and disaster-resistant environments and communities. In collaboration with the Schools of Architecture and Business, this effort will continue to grow the science and engineering fields necessary to better understand climate change and sustainability issues, create smart infrastructure, renewable energy systems, advanced materials, and pollution mitigation platforms.
SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Tulane’s proximity to NASA Michoud and the Stennis Space Center, alongside partnerships with companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX, positions the university to lead in space exploration. This initiative is advancing biomedical and biochemical systems for space, energy and catalysis (for renewables and rocket fuel), and the development of advanced materials for spacecraft and robotics.
COGNITIVE CYBER NEXUS
This area is exploring how human cognition, cyber systems, and physical environments can integrate and interact. Tulane’s interdisciplinary strengths in neuroscience, engineering, psychology, and natural sciences, along with its expertise in mammalian and primate research, position SSE to lead in pioneering advancements that merge cognition and machine.
Al FOR ALL
This initiative serves as a unifying force across the other four research areas, amplifying their impact. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies serves to optimize renewable energy systems in Resilient Habitats, enhance the Cognitive Cyber Nexus by integrating AI with human cognition, and drive personalized diagnostics and treatment in health care.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FOR ALL
Expanding undergraduate research opportunities is a top priority for the School of Science and Engineering. Tulane is broadening the Tulane Research & Innovation Award (TRIA) program so more first-year students have access to research opportunities. This expansion includes entry-level lab assistant positions, collaborative projects with faculty, and a mentorship program pairing first-year students with experienced peers, graduate students, or faculty members.
SUPPORTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
As we enter a new era, expanding scholarships is key to transforming the student experience. Tulane offers a one-of-a-kind education in an extraordinary city, but many deserving students never consider us because they can’t afford it. Scholarships break down that barrier, opening doors for the next generation of Tulanians to thrive.
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