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Research centers and institutes

Explore our research centers, institutes, and partnerships

At NAU, our faculty lead a broad range of initiatives, many of which have developed into university-wide centers or institutes that drive excellence in strategic areas of interdisciplinary research.

Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes

The mission of the Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes 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.

Center for Ecosystem Science and Society

The Center for Ecosystem Science and Society (Ecoss) conducts re­search on how ecosystems respond to and shape environmental change.

Center for Health Equity Research

The Center for Health Equity Research (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.

Center for STEM Teaching and Learning

The Center for STEM Teaching and Learning (CSTL) shapes the future of STEM education through research, professional learning, and outreach.

Ecological Restoration Institute

The Ecological Restoration Institute (ERI) engages in research on forest fire recovery and watershed management, and collabora­tively plans and implements forest restoration treatments.

Materials Interfaces in Research and Applications

The Materials Interfaces in Research and Applications (¡MIRA!) is an interdisciplinary materials science research center focused on the development of advanced functional materials through the exploration of materials interfaces.

Pathogen and Microbiome Institute

The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute (PMI) research focuses on understanding pathogens that affect humans and wildlife.

Research partnerships

Navajo Native American Research Center for Health Partnership

The Navajo Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) Partnership is a collaboration between Diné College and Northern Arizona University. A goal of NARCH is to develop American Indian scientists and health professionals through an educational pathway.

Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (PNACP) develops cancer related research capacity at NAU, seeking to alleviate disparities caused by cancer in Native American communities.