ARL Objectives To provide the necessary mechanisms to enable world-class researchers, postdoctoral fellows, scientists, and students (undergraduate and graduate) to construct new research projects, arrange productive collaborations, and open new educational opportunities of an interdisciplinary quality among colleges which otherwise would not be possible, thereby cultivating intellectual and scientific development and scholarly endeavors. To actively explore for and acquire necessary extramural funding to support the interdisciplinary programs and research activities. To promote the excellence of ARL instructional programs, scholarly research activities, and faculty service at the State and National levels. To offer educational opportunities through formal courses, workshops, training and outreach programs.