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Centers and institutes
NAU’s centers and institutes bring together research, education, and community collaboration to support programs and services throughout Arizona. Through partnerships and applied expertise, the centers provide training, outreach, and resources that support communities and public initiatives.
Research and public service centers and institutes
The mission of CAWL promotes robust scientific research to enhance sustainable management of ecological populations, communities, and landscapes and develop solutions to ecological problems across the American Southwest and Colorado Plateau.
The CSV connects students, communities, and organizations through service opportunities that support communities across Arizona.
CHER is working to end health disparities regionally, nationally, and internationally, by engaging researchers, healthcare providers, and communities in research that is culturally relevant and respectful.
Ecoss conducts research on how ecosystems respond to and shape environmental change.
The CSTL shapes the future of STEM education through research, professional learning, and outreach.
The CPCESU is a part of a national Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and creates opportunities for research with the Colorado Plateau’s natural, cultural, and social resources.
The ERI engages in research on forest fire recovery and watershed management, and collaboratively plans and implements forest restoration treatments.
The IHD is a research and training program providing resources for the community regarding the needs of people with developmental disabilities in education, research, and service.
The mission of ITEP is to support the environmental protection of Native American natural resources through partnering NAU with Tribal governments, various local, state, and federal governments, and the private sector.
MSI attends to the experiences of the Holocaust experiences to address modern conflicts, foster dialogue, and examine the roots of destructive ideologies.
¡MIRA! is an interdisciplinary materials science research center focused on the development of advanced functional materials through the exploration of materials interfaces.
PMI research focuses on understanding pathogens that affect humans and wildlife.
RAD supports research, collaboration, and innovation in remote sensing technologies and real world applications across Earth and planetary sciences.