Our goal for research at DIT University is to establish a reputation for highly relevant, innovative, and societally relevant research that will not only advance our field of study but also have a substantial impact on the health and welfare of people living in our city, state, and region The vibrant research culture at our university, which is driven by the large number of academic scholars and faculty mentors, puts before us the unquestionable need to advance and assume leadership in important fields of study, leading to high-caliber publications and attracting research funding from local and federal agencies.