Scieneering:

Learning, Discovery, and Engagement at the Intersections of Science, Engineering, and the Law

What is the Scieneering Program?

Building on VT’s strengths in science and engineering, the Office of Undergraduate Research, 
through funding from a prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Grant, offers a novel and innovative 
new program focused on interdisciplinary undergraduate studies and research, aptly named Scieneering. 

Science and engineering sophomores and juniors selected to become Scieneers will participate in coursework leading 
to minors in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Science or Science, Engineering and Law and conduct at least 3 credit-
hours  of interdisciplinary research mentored by faculty outside their major discipline. This is a great opportunity for 
students to gain experience tackling real-world, multi-dimensional problems under the direction of a qualified mentor. 
Scieneers receive a stipend and funds to purchase supplies pertinent to their selected research project.

Current Scieneers come from more than 10 majors and perform interdisciplinary research under the 
direction of one of over 100 voluntary faculty mentors in an opposite discipline. Learn more about the inaugural  
cohort in the Scieneering Snapshot (2011) (word file) or view the printable Scieneering Brochure (Revised) (pdf file) and 
Scieneering Postcard (pdf file).

"The idea is to do something innovative for the students to prepare them for the challenges they will face in their  future careers" -Daniel Wubah, PhD Vice President & Dean for Undergraduate Education