Innovative Programs
The Swanson School of Engineering offers innovative programs that provide students with hands-on, real world experience in industry, and provides industry with excellent opportunities to advance research, leverage the university's state-of-the-art technology and recruit the engineering talent of the future. Look below to learn how your organization can benefit by partnering with the School.

Corporate and Foundation Relations
Our mission is to build the most effective partnerships between industry and the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. We want to work together to develop cutting edge research and innovation that benefits society as a whole and fosters regional and national industrial and economic development.
For details as to how you can become a corporate partner with the Swanson School of Engineering, please contact Don Shields, Director of Corporate Relations, at 412-624-8120 or dshields@engr.pitt.edu. |
Corporate Affiliates Program
The Corporate Affiliates Program (CAP) offers a unique membership-only opportunity for access to our top students, interaction with world-class faculty, and a forum for key members of your company to develop a direct relationship with one of the nation's leading engineering schools.
To discuss our Corporate Affiliates Program, please contact Don Shields, at 412-624-8120 or dshields@engr.pitt.edu.
Innovative Research
The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is a leader in innovative engineering research. We encourage sponsorship and collaboration with corporations to advance our current research areas and develop new opportunities that will benefit both the university as well as our corporate partners.
For information about our faculty's research, visit our Research section, or contact Dr. Michael Lovell, Associate Dean for Research at or 412-624-9601.
The University’s Office of Technology Management provides assistance with technology transfer, intellectual property, and more. |