Through its component centers and institutes, ISPA is able to identify and to respond effectively and efficiently to some of our most critical environmental, social, and economic problems, whether local, regional, statewide, national, or global.

Both undergraduate and graduate students are an integral part of every aspect of ISPA. They gain experience in both research and technology, learn to work as members of a team, and explore options for their future. Many of the centers and institutes provide opportunities for student internships within the university as well as elsewhere in the United States and abroad.

Today, ISPA and its centers manage a broad portfolio of research, contracts, grants, and public service initiatives. Together, they maintain valuable data resources and provide specialized services that address critical social, environmental, educational, economic, and governmental issues.