How Faculty Can Get Involved

Get Involved with the Collaboratory

Faculty play a vital role in shaping the success of the Collaboratory, bringing their expertise, research interests, and industry connections to the table. By engaging with the Collaboratory, faculty can access new funding opportunities, collaborate on interdisciplinary research, and connect students with hands-on industry experiences. Whether you are looking to develop industry-sponsored research projects, expand your professional network, or integrate real-world challenges into your curriculum, the Collaboratory provides the support and resources to make it happen. Join us in building innovative partnerships that advance scholarship, strengthen industry ties, and create meaningful student experiences.

Valparaiso University faculty are already driving impactful partnerships through the Collaboratory. Current collaborations include faculty working on biosciences projects that incorporate research and data analysis to enhance the pharmaceutical and drug delivery sector. Engineering faculty are engaged in biomedical device development, tackling real-world challenges in healthcare technology. Additionally, projects are expanding beyond STEM fields to incorporate the social sciences and humanities, ensuring that research and innovation address broader societal, ethical, and human-centered perspectives.

Stay Connected & Share Your Insights

We want to hear from you! Faculty can use collaboratory.faculty@valpo.edu to share ideas, advice, and feedback on how the Collaboratory can best support research and industry engagement. If you are already working with industry partners, let us know—we’d love to highlight successful collaborations and showcase faculty impact. Additionally, if you have testimonials or insights from past partnerships, sharing your experiences can help shape future initiatives.

For direct inquiries, reach out to Shaun Sahlhoff, Executive Director for External Relations in the Office of Advancement at

Faculty Testimonials Coming Soon!

Faculty testimonials are currently in development as we work to showcase the successful partnerships made possible through the Collaboratory. These stories will highlight how faculty are engaging with industry partners, securing research collaborations, and creating hands-on opportunities for students. If you have worked on a project through the Collaboratory, we would love to feature your experience!

Please email your testimonial to . Your insights help demonstrate the impact of faculty-industry partnerships and inspire new opportunities for collaboration.