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Thinking About a Sabbatical? Join Volpe

Volpe is interested in having tenured or tenure-track faculty members spend time at our facility in Cambridge, working on independent or sponsored research and collaborating with our talented staff.

Faculty Appointments

Volpe has a long history of working side-by-side with university and college faculty on challenging transportation topics. We are interested in having tenured or tenure-track faculty members, especially those on sabbatical, spend time at our facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts, working on...

Transportation System Resilience

Global transportation infrastructure today is confronted with significant vulnerabilities, including the escalating threats of our changing climate. This series brings together distinguished experts to discuss challenges, opportunities, and fresh approaches related to these pressing issues.

Objective Testing Puts New Technologies to the Test

Volpe develops and applies objective test procedures and specialized measurement capabilities for new technologies, typically in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Research and Test Center.

Technology Transfer

Volpe technology transfer consists of a broad range of formal and informal cooperation and collaboration activities with federal and state/local agencies, peer federal laboratories, and the public and private sectors. Successful technology transfer efforts address government and private-sector...