Research at West Point Developing agile, critical-thinking leaders of character through research focused on real problems facing the Army and the Nation. Research at West Point Developing agile, critical-thinking leaders of character through research focused on real problems facing the Army and the Nation. Tackling Complex Problems: For the Nation and the World Research is a strength of West Point. It develops cadets by providing context to the classroom and is central to the USMA's vibrant and professional faculty. West Point cadets are driven, its faculty are world-class, and the Army applies that combination to its most difficult problems.Cadets are involved in all of the research conducted at West Point – keeping in mind the USMA's mission to "build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation."The Office of Research oversees and coordinates all research-related efforts at USMA. Explore research offices USMA Research Program $24M Research Funds Received 124+ Research Partners 250+ Research Projects 27 Research Centers and Institutes 3 Externally Sponsored Centers Projects Day Research Symposium Learn more about the 2024 symposium Research News Cadets get inside scoop about branches, laying groundwork for future during Branch Week (Added INFO) Information alert: Force protection, parking restrictions and traffic updates for first home football game March Back completes Cadet Summer Training, new cadets now have eye toward future ALERT: Attention West Point community and parking in Clinton Lot Sep 19 Sylvanus Thayer Award Thursday, September 19, 2024 Oct 12 Family Weekend Saturday, October 12, 2024 Oct 14 Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 2024 Nov 11 Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2024 "At West Point, we believe that experiential learning is key to developing the leaders of tomorrow. By providing our cadets with hands-on experiences, we prepare them to excel in complex and unpredictable environments and to lead with confidence, competence, and character." Collaborations & Partnerships West Point excels in interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art research due to our collaborative spirit. Our researchers actively partner with government, academia, and industry peers, blending disciplines to tackle significant challenges faced by the Army and the Nation. Partner with West Point Werx Centers & Institutes At West Point, research is organized and administered through centers. These centers provide the infrastructure and support necessary to tackle the Nation’s and the world’s most challenging problems. Explore research centers and institutes Follow Us on Social Media Keep up with what's happening at the Academy right now.