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Center for Engineering Research & Education

Impact Industry and Education with CERE

Join us at Liberty University’s Center for Engineering Research & Education (CERE) in Bedford County, Va., and help promote research and development through our upcoming state-of-the-art industry labs.

Research as a Student

There are many research opportunities within the School of Engineering. Undergrad students have the opportunity to come alongside world-class research professors and assist in the research process and writing of articles for academic journals. Undergrad students have even had the opportunity to present their papers and research at conferences across the United States alongside their professors.

Graduate students are assigned an Academic Advisor/Research Professor. These students have the opportunity to research and write under the guidance and tutelage of their Advisor.

Higher Education and CERE

Uniting industry and academics, CERE provides a working platform for research and higher education. Our industry-sponsored labs will help meet industry needs, foster academic research pursuits, and provide work opportunities for students.

Students from across the state of Virginia and Liberty University will benefit from opportunities to observe and assist with research in the fields of science and engineering. Together, we will provide a unique place of learning, research, and training to equip our future workforce to meet and lead the energy challenges and needs for the next decade.


Become an Industry Affiliate

When you partner with CERE, your organization joins Liberty University in a commitment of time, resources, and support to help meet industry energy needs for the future.

Your involvement will aid in enhancing and developing new technologies and the future workforce. It will help grow the global energy industry through applied research and education as well as benefit advanced manufacturing companies across the Commonwealth.

Industry Labs include:

  • Chemical / material lab
  • EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) lab
  • 3D Prototype Lab
  • Calibration lab
  • Non-destructive testing lab
  • Machine Shop
Materials Property Testing Lab
Materials Property Testing Lab
Materials Property Testing Lab
Scanning Electron Microscope – Characterization Lab
Scanning Electron Microscope – Characterization Lab
Markforged 3D Printer – Printing Lab
Markforged 3D Printer – Printing Lab
Hardness Testing Lab
Hardness Testing Lab
Machine Shop
Machine Shop
Machine Shop
Society of Automotive Engineers – Motorsports
Society of Automotive Engineers – Motorsports
Society of Automotive Engineers – Motorsports
OMAX Water Jet – Printing Lab
OMAX Water Jet – Printing Lab
ARCAM 3D Printer – Additive Manufacturing Lab
ARCAM 3D Printer – Additive Manufacturing Lab
ARCAM 3D Printer – Additive Manufacturing Lab
Helmet Drop Testing Lab
Helmet Drop Testing Lab
Helmet Drop Testing Lab
Electromagnetic Chamber – EMC Lab
Electromagnetic Chamber – EMC Lab
Electromagnetic Chamber – EMC Lab

CERE Staff & Board

CERE Assistant Director

Facilities & Lab Support Manager

CERE Lab Director

Senior Lab Manager

CERE Administrative Coordination

View all School of Engineering Faculty and Staff.
See the CERE Board of Advisors.


Contact

CERE
1173 Research Way
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 582-8662

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