Educate and train the future engineers for a complex, diverse, and global workplace.

• Provide innovative, high-quality, relevant education to undergraduate and graduate students using the latest technology and educational techniques.
• Engage a diverse student body that exemplifies the core values of an engineering education for the purpose of improving and developing systems that solve complex problems and improve quality of life.

Conduct state-of-the-art and relevant research that embraces technology to address societal challenges of a multifaceted United States and a globally connected world.

• Conduct cutting-edge research in strategically important engineering areas.
• Create an environment to encourage and assist faculty to become research leaders in their fields, gaining further national and international recognition.

Serve as a resource to local, state, and regional stakeholders to advance the public interest.

• Promote economic development through technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.