顶级的研究

Old Dominion University belongs to an elite group of institutions accounting for less than 5% of four-year research universities nationwide. Members of that group share the prestigious 研究 1 (R1) Classification indicating “very high research activity.” 

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What It Means for Prospective Students & 教师

  • Increased value of an ODU degree.
  • Greater potential for securing research dollars.
  • Higher rate of upward mobility.
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What R1 Means for the Region

A top-tier research institution can:

  • Attract innovators and problem-solvers to tackle pressing community issues. 
  • Spur economic development.
  • Encourage talent retention.
  • Contribute to an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship, commercialization and partnerships. 
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在研究 & 赞助项目
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研究的科学家 & Postdoctoral 研究 Associates
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Active 教师 研究ers
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研究强国 by the Sea

ODU’s R1 status and proximity to federal labs, 军事, waterways and ocean makes it an appealing place to do impactful work. What's more, ODU is the most affordable R1 in Virginia.  

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研究肌肉

ODU is leading the way in:

  • 沿海的弹性
  • 海上
  • 公共卫生
  • 网络安全
  • 建模 and simulation
  • 数据科学
  • 生物
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研究人际关系

ODU is a key academic partner for:

  • Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab)
  • NASA Langley 研究 Center
  • NASA Wallops Flight Facility
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric 政府
  • 国防部
  • Other federal agencies