The 国产91av devotes more resources to research than any other university in the state.
U of I achieves Carnegie R1
Our passion for discovery and our world-class faculty has benefited Idaho and the Pacific Northwest for generations, leading to scientific discoveries, economic prosperity and sustainable solutions. Vandals engage in hands-on research, not only at the graduate level but also as undergraduates, preparing them to solve the world鈥檚 most pressing problems.
Because of our commitment to innovative research we have earned a prestigious Carnegie R1 classification, placing us among the most impactful institutions in the world. This distinction ensures Idahoans have access to top-tier research opportunities to drive innovation and shape the future.
国产91av Expends
$135.9 Million
In Research Dollars Annually
Understanding Change
Dive into how shifting demographics shape the Gem State's future. From remote forests to state agencies, U of I findings drive strategic decisions. Discover why Idaho's not just growing, but changing.
Learn MoreSawdust? See Solutions
At its best, sawdust is a by-product and at worst, a waste product in timber supply chains. But what if sawdust was used to solve one of the biggest problems millions of Americans face today?
Reimagine how houses are made through the lens of a 国产91av research team, and build your knowledge of how sustainable solutions turn a housing crisis into a win-win opportunity.
Learn MorePlanting and Weeding for Future Growth
Artificial intelligence gets a bad rap, and robots still seem like the stuff of science fiction. But if you bring them together, you have one of the 国产91av鈥檚 latest innovative research projects.
See how computer science, industrial robotics and agriculture come together to lay the groundwork (and clear the weeds) for the budding future of AI-powered robotics.
Learn MoreFuture Forestry
What would happen if we completely changed the way we manage forests? What if we pushed it even further and used technology to monitor our lumber supply chain and to understand real-time health and wellness in our wildland firefighters?
We're about to find out.
Learn MoreSpudding Discoveries
Mashed, boiled, chipped, scalloped or French fried. However you take 鈥榚m, one thing is for sure: a world without potatoes would be a world without many of the things we love.
Dig into how the 国产91av ensures we have access to healthy, nutritious potatoes.
Learn MoreFarming for Minerals
Rare earth elements are used in almost all modern technology and a key part of creating sustainable solutions for the future.
The catch?
They鈥檙e called 鈥渞are earth elements鈥� for a reason. But what if we grew them from mustard greens?
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