Centers and institutes contribute significantly to the research, teaching, and service priorities of the University. By attracting external funding, academic centers and institutes provide opportunities for faculty and students to engage current or emerging problems in a search for new solutions. For more information, please contact the Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development at (916) 278-6402 or visit www.csus.edu/research.

Academic Affairs

• Center for College and Career Readiness
  Co-Directors, Marcy Merrill & Ravin Pan
• Office of Water Programs
  Director, Ramzi Mahmood

College of Arts and Letters

• Center for Hellenic Studies
  Director, Katerina Lagos
• Center for Practical and Professional Ethics
  Director, Kyle Swan

College of Business

• Center for Small Business
  Director, William Cordeiro

College of Engineering and Computer Science

• Center for Information Assurance and Security
  Director, Jun Dai

College of Health and Human Services

• Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution
  Director, Ernest Uwazie
• Center for Health Practice, Policy, and Research
  Director, Mary Maguire

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

• Center for Mathematics and Science Education
  Director, Rich Hedman

College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

• Education Insights Center
  Director, Andrea Venezia
• Institute for Social Research
  Director, Shannon Williams

• Center for California Studies
  Director, Leonor Ehling

Note: Centers and Institutes are added and removed from the list as funding and programs evolve. Please visit www.csus.edu/research for the most current listing.