About Us

We are integrative by nature, fluent in the languages of the social sciences, physical sciences, and the humanities. We deliberately cross boundaries to bring communities of knowledge together, sparking new insights into age-old problems. We are experts who use innovative methodologies, from analyzing Big Data and qualitative research to telling visual stories through cartography and GIS. We research pressing issues for today’s world like climate change, urban land use, health, severe weather, sustainability, and transportation. Our goals are to prepare the next generation of students for meaningful careers, improve on our cutting edge research, and continue to develop into a community of flourishing global citizens.