Innovation and Applied Research
Hands-On Centers: Centers for Workforce-Ready Skills
Our cutting-edge facilities provide the space, tools, and expertise you need to innovate, prototype, and solve real-world problems.
- Makerspace / Machine Shop
Access mills, lathes, laser cutters, and hand-tool stations in an open collaborative environment—perfect for multidisciplinary projects and rapid design iterations.
- 3D Printing & Prototyping Laboratory
Leverage multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS) to produce high-fidelity parts, test form and fit, and accelerate product development cycles.
- Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC)
Partner with our RSOC for hands-on cybersecurity training: real-time network monitoring, threat hunting, incident response simulations, and strategy development.
- Center for Cyber Innovation & Awareness (CCIA-AI)
Engage in AI-driven cybersecurity research, pilot next-generation defenses, and participate in hackathons that blend machine learning with threat intelligence.
- Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative (AMC)
In collaboration with the Savannah River National Laboratory, this 60,000-sq.ft. facility houses joint labs and workspaces for cutting-edge chemical, materials, and process engineering Research and Development
- Center for Innovation & Collaboration (CIC)
A multidisciplinary hub that brings together faculty, students, and industry to codesign solution — spanning from applied research projects to commercially viable products.