FAMU accounted for $51.1 million in R&D expenditures, while the top 20 HBCUs combine had $455.1 million.
“I am exceptionally proud of Florida A&M University and
our top ranking,” said Vice President for Research Timothy Moore.
“However, there is a lot more work ahead. FAMU is committed to securing our
place as a leading research enterprise among all universities and colleges.”
Moore explained that while FAMU is one of the younger
research universities in the nation, as many HBCUs are, he is committed to
building a premier, nationally competitive research program.
“We are focused on leveraging new and existing relationships
to help us achieve our vision of becoming a best-in-class university with a
global reach. Rebranding the research enterprise is a given – an
interdisciplinary task—arduous perhaps, but certainly doable.”
He added, “The FAMU Division of Research is committed to
enhancing the University’s approach to addressing and helping to resolve
national and global challenges.”
Commenting on the University’s ranking as the top R&D
HBCU, President Elmira Mangum said, “I congratulate Vice President Moore, his
predecessor K. Ken Redda, Ph.D., and our dedicated research faculty and staff
for achieving this most important milestone. The work exhibited by this
esteemed group of scientists, experts, and innovators is a vivid example of the
great things that are happening at FAMU every day. Under the stewardship of Dr.
Moore, we are poised to rise to even greater heights in research and innovation
in the coming months and years.”
The work of FAMU’s research community will be on display
this fall during the Inaugural Discovery on Parade Showcase, a collaborative
effort between FAMU, Florida State University, and Tallahassee Community
College. The event is scheduled for Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Augustus B.
Turnbull Florida State Conference Center.