About The Center for Research and Innovation
The CR&I traces its roots back to the 1950s. Since then, the faculty leading the program have been professionally involved in research, industrial relationships, and student mentoring.
Developments over the past 60 years, from the labor of faculty and students to numerous grants and other sponsors, have allowed Taylor to perform research and innovate with excellence.
Mission
The mission of the Center for Research & Innovation (CR&I) is to amplify the talents and passions of students and faculty through innovative research, entrepreneurship, and partnerships thereby invigorating the community and impacting the world.
The CR&I is a comprehensive entity that provides resources for faculty and students to pursue their goals. This includes facilities and equipment, seed funding, and administrative and expert support.
Organization
Research Training Program (RTP): Faculty and students excel in theoretical, experimental, and applied research. This research wing of the CR&I includes the Science Research Training Program and the Humanities Research Training Program.
Innovative Enterprise Program (IEP): Focused on incubating ideas into new products and new ventures. This is the entrepreneurial wing of the CR&I.
Facility Highlights at Taylor University
Ayres Memorial Alumni Hall: The lower level offers almost 5,000 sq. ft. of space devoted solely to research, entrepreneurship, and advanced academic projects.
Randall Environmental Science Center: Devoted to earth and environmental science studies and research.
Equipment: 100 MHz Oscilloscope, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), CNC (Computerized Milling Machine), Monarch Engine Lath, Microelectronics instrumentation lab, Animal surgery lab, Satellite control and HAM communications room, Computer labs with advanced software products, Genetics/microbiology lab, Atomic Absorption, IC, HPLC, FTIR, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Soil-Biotic Analysis Lab, and much more.
