Delivering on the land grant promise
Research in the College of ACES is driven by the university's land-grant mission and our stewardship of the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, both of which mandate our experts to conduct basic and applied research in service of the public good.

Our mission-driven research actively seeks innovative and interdisciplinary solutions to societal, industrial, and environmental problems while training future scientists to understand and improve our world.

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Research that Helps the World Thrive

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We're defying disciplinary boundaries to improve global prosperity. We are a leader in agriculture discoveries, environmental and natural resources research, and helping people live happy, healthy lives.

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Pioneering Innovation

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We conduct unsurpassed research at our farms, facilities, and labs. These state-of-the-art environments allow students to gain hands-on experience and work with world-renowned researchers who are changing the world.

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Facilities

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We operate state-of-the-art facilities to share research and deliver technology to society