Research Centers and Institutes

The College addresses a wide range of problems of society in the modern world by producing new knowledge through basic and applied research. The effects of changes in land use; studies of how emerging societies develop; understanding American attitudes about education, environment, and health care policies; and studying issues of minority groups in the United States are some of the issues that social scientists examine. Faculty conduct individual research projects within their academic departments and schools as well as research centers and institutes. Research centers and institutes within the College of Social Science include:

Center for Advanced Study of International Development

Center for Global Change & Earth Observations

Institute for Public Policy & Social Research

Julian Samora Research Institute

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