The University of Idaho Center for Secure and Dependable Systems (CSDS) was established in response to the overwhelming need for computer-related security education and research. The University of Idaho was one of the first five schools in the nation to host a scholarship program specifically for students focusing on Information Assurance studies. The CSDS comprises…
The University of Idaho Center for Resilient Communities (CRC) was established to address the social, economic and environmental issues that affect the resilience of communities in Idaho and the Western United States through the co-production of knowledge based on collaborative interdisciplinary research, and the development and application of social-ecological systems science. This mission is advanced…
The University of Idaho Center for Ecohydraulics Research (CER) is a graduate education and research program dedicated to studying links between physical processes and aquatic ecosystems. The environment, water and natural resources have been thematic pillars of excellence at the University of Idaho for decades and will continue as a priority into the future. CER…
The University of Idaho Urban Design Center (UDC) works with communities throughout the state to meet the demands of a changing population while preserving the unique sense of place that defines the cities and towns we call home. Through applied research, professional practice and community engagement, our faculty and students work together across a range…
The University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab (IDL) in Boise is dedicated to the development of high performance energy efficient buildings in the Intermountain West. This is approached through research, education and outreach efforts with students, owners, and professional design and construction teams to transform practice and keep pace with the milestones of the 2030…
The mission of the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies (IBEST) is to facilitate interdisciplinary research on evolutionary processes at different levels of biological complexity ranging from studies on the molecular processes of evolutionary change to the adaptation of organisms on a landscape level. Additionally IBEST aims to maintain and enhance the capabilities of core…
The University of Idaho Analytical Sciences Laboratory (ASL) is a full-service laboratory that operates within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. ASL directs its services and research support to universities, government agencies and contractors, nonprofit organizations, the clinical veterinary community and agricultural producers. ASL provides analytical services in five main areas: Environmental Monitoring, Plant…
The Forest Operations Research Lab serves as a hub for innovative forest operations equipment design, fabrication, and evaluation, and provides a staging area for forestry and forest utilization research on the University of Idaho Experimental Forest. The lab also serves as a base camp for forestry courses that utilize the Experimental Forest for teaching, allowing…
The University of Idaho Laboratory for Applied Science and Research (LASR) allows University of Idaho and private sector scientists and staff to work collaboratively, addressing the scientific challenges identified as industry priorities. The laboratory is housed at the Jacklin Science and Technology Center in Post Falls and offers state-of-the-art laboratory space, both wet and dry.
The University of Idaho (UI) Research Park located in the Jacklin Science and Technology Building in Post Falls houses private companies as well as the U.S. Geological Survey group and TechHelp. The innovative UI affiliated Laboratory for Applied Science and Research (LASR) facilitates corporate research projects with university research capabilities and facilities while accommodating partner…
