Research
Curiosity. Exploration. Inquiry. Analysis. Discovery. Impact.
Research and Centers at Norwich University - getting to the "what comes next."
The Norwich experience is like no other. Norwich Research is practical, hands-on, experiential, and grounded in cutting-edge information. Our researchers leverage our rich history, networks, and a deep commitment to serving the nation and its people.
We ask hard questions and engage with data, discourse, experiments, and debate to discover and disseminate new knowledge. We embed research in all our educational pursuits and work collaboratively with the military, government, and industry, to advance understanding of critical local and global challenges.
By The Numbers
FY 24
$24.7M
In Grant Funding
Norwich University has demonstrated a strong commitment to securing substantial grant funding to advance its research and educational initiatives. These significant grants are part of the millions in federal awards Norwich University has received, underscoring its dedication to fostering research and academic excellence across various disciplines.
FY 24
200+
Topics Researched
Norwich University supports a vast and diverse range of research topics across multiple disciplines, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and real-world problem-solving. Research spans fields such as cybersecurity, military history, engineering, international relations, environmental science, leadership studies, and resilience and security.
FY 24
75+
Scholarly Works Published
Faculty scholarship at Norwich University is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and applied research across diverse disciplines. Professors actively engage in publishing scholarly works, conducting cutting-edge research, and collaborating with students on projects that address real-world challenges.
Faculty Scholarship Celebration
Office of Academic Research
Research is a process for creating new knowledge. Our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.
Award Winning Programming
Our award-winning Undergraduate Research Program provides students with hands-on research opportunities across diverse disciplines, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and academic excellence. Through faculty mentorship and real-world applications, students gain invaluable experience that prepares them for graduate studies and professional success.
A Commitment to Student Support
Research is a process for creating new knowledge. Through the Office of Academic Research, our mission is to support students across disciplines in pursuing research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the university's 200-year-old vision as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.
Passionate Faculty Mentors
Faculty mentorship is a cornerstone of Norwich’s research culture, with professors guiding students through hands-on research experiences, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for graduate studies or professional careers. Their commitment to innovation and knowledge creation enhances the university’s academic reputation and strengthens its impact on global and national challenges.
“Research helps me keep up with advances in my field and provides a way for my students to apply their knowledge to solve problems while gaining hands on experience with cutting edge techniques.”
Jacqueline Strenio
Position(s):
- Faculty Fellow, Center for Global Resilience and Security
- Associate Professor
Huw O. L. Read
Position(s):
- Director, Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER)
- Director, Global Cyber Threat Observatory
- Charles A. Dana Professor
Sarah Gallant
Position(s):
- Coordinator of Advising
- Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Homer L. Dodge Assistant Professor
High Impact Research Centers
Norwich University hosts several specialized research centers that support innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. These centers provide faculty and students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research across various fields, including cybersecurity, military history, environmental resilience, and global security.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to conduct multiple forms and levels of research, deliver educational programming, and create workforce development projects to meet the growing national and regional requirements for an advanced computing capable workforce.
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Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research
The Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER) is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners focused on the development of emerging, advanced and next-generation computing technologies.
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Center for Global Resilience and Security
The Center for Global Resilience & Security (CGRS) is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to craft creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions for building resilient and secure communities, through inter-disciplinary research and design collaboration.
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John & Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center
The John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center (PAWC) is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to advance interdisciplinary knowledge on the relationship between peace and warfare at local, national, and global levels.
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Expanding Horizons: Sophia Taylor ’28 Awarded Prestigious Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad
By NU Marketing & Communications Office
Another Norwich student earns recognition and financial aid from a prestigious scholarship.
6 min read
Do You Have a Picture?
By Micah Scott Shaffer
Photographs tell stories — how do we ensure that they are all accounted for?
3 min read
Phil Susmann / NUARI Spotlight
By VCET
Northfield, Vermont’s Norwich University has long been a crossroads of military service, higher education, and innovation. Few people embody that intersection more fully than Phil Susmann, longtime Norwich leader and President of Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI). As Susmann prepares to retire this December, his impact stretches from education and innovation to cyber readiness and national security. In this Q&A, Blaise spoke with Susmann about his decades of service, the evolution of NUARI, and what lies ahead for both him and the institution he helped shape.