Category Archives: Research Facility

BSU – Literacy Center

Boise State University’s Literacy Center will evolve into an interdisciplinary center for the study, evaluation and development of literacy practices across diverse contexts and populations, at the local, national, and international level. The Literacy Center will become more intensely involved in research, evaluation, and development projects that pertain to reading communities and lifelong reading, as

BSU – Raptor Research Center (RRC)

Boise State University’s Raptor Research Center (RRC) supports graduate education for the unique Master of Science in Raptor Biology degree from the Department of Biological Sciences at BSU. The center conducts research and provides technical assistance about birds of prey and other wildlife. The RRC also provides support for the Intermountain Bird Observatory and the

BSU – Institute for the Study of Behavioral Health and Addiction

Boise State University’s Institute for the Study of Behavioral Health and Addiction provides coordinated and complementary information dissemination, training and professional development opportunities, and research and program evaluation services for addictions prevention and treatment professionals and organizations at BSU and in the community. The Institute sets out to accomplish three (3) goals: (1) enhance opportunities

BSU – Hemingway Literacy Center

Boise State University’s Hemingway Literacy Center seeks to foster an appreciation for scholarly research and creative activities associated with the literary arts (fiction, poetry, drama, and other textually-oriented media), past and present. The Center also brings literature and the literary arts to communities in Idaho through readings, performances, and conference presentations.

BSU – Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies (CSI & PS)

Boise State University’s Center for School Improvement & Policy Studies (CSI&PS) continues to guide the development of a network of school improvement efforts, the provision of technical assistance to participating schools and communities, and the facilitation of external fundraising to support CSI&PS efforts. In an era of limited resources to support scholarly activity, the CSI&PS

BSU – Center for the Study of Aging (CSA)

Boise State University’s Center for the Study of Aging (CSA) uses a multidisciplinary approach to aging that offers a comprehensive learning experience with a focus on community engagement. Activities of the Center are guided by the philosophy that aging is a lifetime endeavor. It is not a condition to be treated or an event that

BSU – Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research (COBR)

Boise State University’s Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research (COBR) is a partnership between the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Kinesiology. The mission of COBR is to advance understanding of the mechanical and neuromuscular characteristics of human movement through basic science, engineering, clinical research and education.

BSU – Center for Health Policy (CHP)

Boise State University’s Center for Health Policy (CHP) conducts health science research and collaborates in the development of innovative health policy in Idaho. The CHP wishes to be recognized as the regional partner of choice for interdisciplinary health research and policy analysis. The CHP provides expertise in: research addressing health cost, quality and access; evaluation

BSU – Center for Idaho History and Politics

Boise State University’s Center for Idaho History and Politics serves not only the BSU campus community, but the broader communities of Boise and Idaho by developing high-level programming and educational opportunities designed to engage the hot-button topics of today in ways that are informed, nuanced, and fair.