Core Values

Excellence. ESE faculty, staff, and students pursue excellence and innovation throughout our research, educational, professional, and collaborative undertakings. We seek to lead the University, the Nation, and the world in energy research and education through our excellence.

Discovery. We are passionate about expanding energy and engineering science knowledge to meet the challenge of the energy transition.

Academic freedom. In pursuit of excellence and new discoveries, we promote an atmosphere where freedom of inquiry, thought, expression, publication, and opinion occurs in the absence of orthodoxy.

Academic integrity. We are honest, ethical, and compassionate. This core value is expressed by practicing honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility in all that we do.

Diversity and inclusion. We value diverse opinions, perspectives, and cultures. We firmly believe that everyone’s contributions matter and are essential to the success of ESE. We strongly support people from all cultures, faith traditions, and sexual orientations.

Sense of community. Our community is inclusive and a place where people research, study, collaborate, celebrate, and make meaningful occasions together in an atmosphere that is safe and civil. Maintaining our collegiality is essential to our community.