Education

TRANS-IPIC is fostering research and education that will innovate PC technology by addressing materials, design, modeling, manufacturing, quality control, installation, operations, and condition assessment. 

Our partner institutions have a strong record in establishing science and engineering programs with experts and specialties that span the field of infrastructure technologies. We believe that a diverse educational framework is critical to enable the delivery of comprehensive solutions to infrastructure challenges. 

We are establishing this educational framework for a new generation of transportation professionals who are passionate about contributing to infrastructure solutions. This consortium is committed to engaging students from all backgrounds and participating in K-12 outreach programs in underserved communities across the U.S. 

TRANS-IPIC consists of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Purdue University, University of Buffalo, Louisiana State University, and the University of Texas San-Antonio, which is one of the largest minority-serving institutions in the nation.