To fulfill its obligation to extend the boundaries of knowledge, the school operates the Office of Graduate Education and Research. Through this organization, members of the faculty and students engage in research that may be supported by the university, by industry, or by state or federal government agencies. Since research is an integral part of the educational function of the school, the research laboratories are intermingled with those used for instruction. The result is an academic environment that excites the curiosity of students and stimulates their interest in exploring the frontiers of knowledge.

Sophisticated modern computing systems are available to support the School of Engineering's extensive instructional research programs. School of Engineering facilities are provided and supported by Engineering Computing Services (ECS), and universitywide facilities and services are coordinated by the Office of Information Technology.

Education in engineering, like that in any other profession, is a lifelong process. Practicing engineers can keep abreast of the latest developments in their field through the Program for Continuing Engineering Studies operated by the school. The school offers short courses and conferences in a wide range of subjects to meet the changing needs of the profession, as well as review courses to prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineers (PE) licensing examinations.