Professor of Horticulture William Waring's simple experiments with fruit trees in 1857 have evolved into a diverse research program ranging from astrophysics to child development, from turfgrass to transportation economics.
Research is a vital part of the learning process for both teachers and students.
Conducting research and engaging in artistic creativity makes teachers more knowledgeable and conversant with current scholarship in their respective fields. The College of Health and Human Development, for example, offers a unique mentoring program that pairs individual students with faculty, who guide them in projects involving research and professional preparation.