George Crabtree Institute for Discovery

The Crabtree Institute will conduct groundbreaking interdisciplinary research that pushes the boundaries of scientific discovery and technological innovation. The complementary strengths of UIC academic rigor and ANL world-class research facilities will develop transformative solutions to current and emerging scientific challenges, including those in areas of energy generation and storage, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, materials science and rural and urban development.

The Crabtree Institute will nurture the next generation of scientific leaders, scholars and innovators. It will provide UIC students and research trainees with hands-on exposure to real world research challenges and foster a culture of lifelong learning through collaborative initiatives, joint educational programs and experiential learning opportunities.

The Crabtree Institute is deeply committed to addressing global challenges through rigorous practices and technologies. It will impact social, economic, energy and environmental development in both the local and global communities. These include advancing efficient energy solutions and access to water; promoting efficient transportation systems and urban development; enhancing human health and the discoveries that lead to innovation; and advances in computing capability and artificial intelligence.

Both partner organizations have strong commitments to opportunity and access for all. The Crabtree Institute will embrace these values in driving education, innovation and problem-solving, and foster an environment that celebrates and empowers individuals from all backgrounds to contribute meaningfully to research, education and discovery.

The Crabtree Institute is committed to integrating regional needs and strengths to bring both urban and rural stakeholders into its science, technology and education missions. Research efforts will include projects that intentionally address local needs that can scale globally to increase engagement in science and technology.

The UIC mission is to provide the broadest levels of educational, research and clinical excellence. UIC is guided by five strategic priorities that reaffirm a commitment to student success; expand the research profile to position the university at the forefront of innovation and Chicago’s knowledge economy; engage with the region’s communities with a focus on education and healthcare; forge productive partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and the government sector to create opportunities for faculty and student engagement; and elevate UIC as a destination to recruit and retain world-class faculty and staff. UIC will execute these priorities with ANL with its mission to accelerate science and technology and ensure US prosperity and security.