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Office of Academic Research

"Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought." - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

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91°µÍø’s research mission aligns with the university’s strategic plan as we advocate the pursuit of original research, scholarship and creative projects to build teacher-scholars and citizen-soldier-scholars to strengthen academic excellence and expand strategic partnerships. We support all Norwich researchers in their pursuit of grants, scholarships, and fellowships, exchange of ideas, and contributions to global knowledge that further enhance Norwich’s academic reputation.

Research, Centers and Grants

The Norwich research portfolio is made up of extramurally funded research, endowed research, and five research centers that use a blend of funding to advance areas critical to national security and technological innovation.  

Associate Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer 
Tara Kulkarni, PhD., PE
802-485-2268 
tkulkarn@norwich.edu

Director of Pre-Award and Research Development
Mina Peshavaria, PhD 
802-485-298 
mpeshava@norwich.edu

Director of Post Award and Research Compliance
Cristy Boarman, B.S., A.A.S. 
802-485-2794 
cboarman@norwich.edu

Assistant Director, Research Centers
Megan Liptak M’09 
802-485-3138 
mliptak@norwich.edu 

 

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Faculty Research

91°µÍø faculty members are supported in their scholarly pursuits. The University provides ample resources for research initiatives. This support extends to securing external grants, publishing research findings, presenting at conferences, and fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and academic exploration.

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Student Research

Our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation. 

Undergraduate Research Program

Research Centers

91°µÍø is at the forefront of research and policy advances on the national and global stage, working collaboratively with industry, the military, and the government through its affiliated centers, institutes, and events. What sets Norwich apart is the ability of our students to affiliate themselves with a Center of Excellence, providing them with network opportunities and a seat at the table to discuss, investigate, and act upon the challenges facing the global landscape.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center is a 91°µÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to conduct multiple forms and levels of research, deliver educational programming, and create workforce development projects to meet the growing national and regional requirements for an advanced computing capable workforce.

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Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research

The 91°µÍø Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER) is a 91°µÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners focused on the development of emerging, advanced and next-generation computing technologies.

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Center for Global Resilience & Security

The Center for Global Resilience & Security (CGRS) is a 91°µÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to craft creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions for building resilient and secure communities, through inter-disciplinary research and design collaboration.​

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John & Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center

The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center (PAWC) is a 91°µÍø academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to advance interdisciplinary knowledge on the relationship between peace and warfare at local, national, and global levels.

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Extramural Funding for Norwich Research 

The Office of Academic Research supports Norwich faculty and students in their efforts to carry out original research, scholarship, and creative projects, and to promote the exchange of results at all levels within academia so as to contribute to global knowledge and further enhance our academic reputation. Norwich Researchers have been awarded extramural funding from a wide range of federal, state, and local agencies and foundations.

The American Society for Engineering Education is a non-profit member association, founded in 1893, dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and engineering technology education.

The Association for Environmental Health and Sciences Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, member-supported, professional organization. Our purpose is to facilitate communication and foster cooperation among professionals concerned with the challenge of soil, sediment, and water assessment, cleanup, and protection. 

Battelle is the largest independent nonprofit applied science and technology organization in the world. We support a diverse spectrum of clients, from small start-up companies to multinational corporations and government agencies.

Founded in 1956, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils, and higher education affiliates that works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s contributions to society.

91°µÍø is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense as the "Birthplace" of the Reserve Officer Training program as well as being the lead institution in a consortium of the six senior military colleges designed to grow the nation's pipeline of cybersecurity talent. 

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Norwich Research Events

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Research is a process for creating new knowledge. Our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.

  • Sep 4, 2025
  • 12:00 - 6:00pm EDT
    • Milano Ballroom

Category I Dana Talks: Dr. Emma Barrett

The Charles A. Dana Category I Lecture Series presents "Design & Synthesis of Antioxidants to Combat Oxidative Stress" with Dr. Emma Barrett, Assistant Professor, 91°µÍø.

  • Oct 15, 2025
  • 12:00 - 12:50pm EDT
    • Kreitzberg Library

Category I Dana Talks: Dr. Michael Cross

The Charles A. Dana Category I Lecture Series presents "Roadblocks to the Widespread Implementation of Autonomous Vehicles in Rural Environments" with Dr. Michael Cross, Chair and Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 91°µÍø.

  • Nov 19, 2025
  • 12:00 - 12:50pm EST
    • Kreitzberg Library

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student engagement

Online Leadership Seminar Sends Students to Germany

As part of the online Master of Science in Leadership and Master of Arts in Strategic Studies programs, 91°µÍø has launched the Global Strategic Leadership seminar. This course provides students with the opportunity to visit Hamburg, Germany, during the final two weeks of their course. There, they will engage in cross-cultural teaming at the international level.

Educators at 91°µÍø chose virtual reality simulation to support their learners, and since implementation, NU has scaled the use of virtual reality, now delivering over 200 more sessions per month than previously for their students.