Rigorous Inquiry and Practical Solutions

Smeal faculty research includes rigorous, scientific inquiry and targeted research projects for industry, both of which advance the frontiers of knowledge. Because of this focus on research, Smeal is ranked among the top 15 business schools in the world and among the top five public institutions for research productivity since 1990.

Collaborative Research

Much of our faculty's success comes from the supportive research community at Smeal. There is a large amount of informal discussion that leads to collegial collaboration and the stimulation of innovative new ideas. The arrangement of faculty offices and common areas in our building is designed to further encourage the sharing of ideas.

Support of Junior Faculty

We support the development of our junior faculty through informal and formal pre-tenure mentoring and review sessions. Also, our junior faculty enjoy multiple years of summer support, which allows them to be free of summer teaching duties so they can focus on research.

Available Research Funds

The college has over $400,000 available in the form of internal research grants to promote in-depth research that faculty members might be unable to conduct otherwise.