Tackling the world’s most pressing challenges over the next 20 years will demand bold, innovative solutions in science and engineering. The Tulane University School of Science and Engineering is uniquely positioned to lead in this effort. By strategically focusing on areas where we can achieve global impact, we are building exceptional faculty, investing in state-of-the-art research facilities, and forging powerful partnerships. Through focused initiatives in precision health, resilient communities, space science, artificial intelligence and undergraduate research, the School of Science and Engineering is advancing discoveries that improve lives and shape a better future.
Fundraising Priorities
A Tulane Fund gift designated for the School of Science and Engineering helps sustain excellence in teaching and research by providing academic "venture capital" through faculty start-up packages and laboratory support.
Scholarship support helps the School of Science and Engineering attract and empower talented students by expanding access to transformative educational and research opportunities.
Building on the strong foundation of collaboration between the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Medicine and the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, this initiative seeks to leverage biotechnology, nanotechnology and AI to develop advanced diagnostics and personalized treatments.
Tulane is uniquely positioned to advance the next frontier of space exploration by leveraging strategic partnerships and proximity to key national facilities to drive innovation in biomedical and biochemical systems, sustainable energy solutions, advanced materials and resilient habitats — efforts that will shape the future of space science while delivering transformative benefits for life on Earth.
The School of Science and Engineering advances both foundational AI research and real-world applications while promoting ethical, interdisciplinary innovation and equipping students across disciplines with essential AI literacy.
The School of Science and Engineering is expanding undergraduate research opportunities by increasing early access, integrating hands-on inquiry into first-year experiences and building supportive mentorship networks that empower students to contribute to discovery from the start of their academic journey.
Support SSE Today
At the School of Science and Engineering, students and faculty work across disciplines to tackle complex challenges in energy, health and the environment through research, innovation and community engagement.
The Impact of Giving
Tulane Receives $2 Million Gift to Establish Faculty Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the School of Science and Engineering
Tulane has received a $2 million gift from alumnus Mark Wheeler and his wife, musician Amelia Archer, to establish a faculty chair in artificial intelligence.
Contact the SSE Team
The School of Science and Engineering Advancement Team supports philanthropic priorities across the school, including annual giving, leadership support, endowments and strategic initiatives that advance Tulane's mission. For more information or assistance, please contact Jake Madison, Director of Development, at 310-428-7113.
Health, energy, climate, space, and AI are going to be defining the next two decades, and the School of Science and Engineering is a research, education, and outreach powerhouse in all of these areas.
