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Centers & Institutes
Cal Poly Humboldt updated its Centers and Institutes (C&I) policy during the 2024 - 2025 academic year. All current Centers and Institutes will need to re-certify through InfoReady as a new center to comply with the new policy. See Appendix 1 of the policy for application requirements. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office.
Current Centers & Institutes
Altruistic Behavior Institute
The Altruistic Behavior Institute was founded at Cal Poly Humboldt in 1982. The Institute’s purpose is to seek out ways to enhance altruism and prosocial behavior in society. It does this through research, practice, education, publication, community participation, action-oriented projects, and workforce development.
California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP)
The California Center for Rural Policy at Cal Poly Humboldt is a research center committed to informing policy, building community, and promoting the health and well-being of rural people and environments.
Center for Engaged Writing (CEW)
The Humboldt Center for Engaged Writing (CEW) is committed to contributing to meaningful educational experiences for all students by supporting the teaching and learning of writing at Humboldt and in the local community. The (CEW) aims to enhance the written and communication competencies of all Humboldt students in ways that support their contributions to civic and cultural life.
Fire Resilience (FiRe) Institute
The mission of the Cal Poly Humboldt (Humboldt) Fire Resilience Institute is to serve as a center of expertise in wild land fire science and management that fosters interdisciplinary research, education, training, and outreach to promote effective solutions to wildfire challenges.
Humboldt Marine and Coastal Sciences Institute (HMCSI)
The mission of this Institute is to develop and promote interdisciplinary marine and coastal research, education, and outreach at Humboldt. The institute will serve as a forum for coordinated development, funding, and execution of marine science research, education, and outreach efforts at Humboldt.
Humboldt Science and Mathematics Center for Teaching and Learning
The mission of the Humboldt Science and Mathematics Center is to enhance science and mathematics education opportunities in California. Chartered in 2005, the Center offers programs and professional support for future teachers as well as practicing professionals. The Center is formally partnered with a number of University programs.
Humboldt Earthquake Education Center (HEEC)
The Humboldt Earthquake Education Center offers workshops concerning earthquake education. It engages in other outreach activities, including publishing earthquake preparedness materials such as Living on Shaky Ground.
Institute for Entrepreneurship Education (IEE)
Institute for Entrepreneurship Education is designed to reach other academic departments on campus as well as the Redwood Coast business community. The institute is tailored for interdisciplinary study and also focuses on “social entrepreneurship,” instilling instruction with an ethic of social responsibility.
Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research (HIIMR)
This institute seeks to improve the economic, social, physical, and environmental health of individuals and communities through the interdisciplinary scientific study of marijuana. HIIMR designs, conducts, analyzes, and disseminates research; provides applied expertise to policy makers, researchers, health professionals, businesses, and the media; and archives and provides access to source materials (raw data, media). View HIIMR's Charter.
Institute for Spatial Analysis, Modeling & Monitoring (ISAMM)
The Cal Poly Humboldt Institute for Spatial Analysis, Modeling, & Monitoring (ISAMM) is a focal point for the advancement of spatial research, innovation and application. The ISAMM is dedicated to the expansion of spatial analysis methodologies across disciplines and the full spectrum of real world issues. We work closely with the public and private sector entities to achieve this goal.
Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC)
One of the foremost fuel cell development laboratories, SERC’s fuel cell systems have proven to be among the most reliable and efficient in the world. Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC) is working to establish clean energy technologies in our society. They specialize in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and hydrogen energy systems. Work involves research and development, technology demonstration, project development, energy systems analysis, and education and training.
Sea Level Rise Institute (SLRI)
The Cal Poly Humboldt Sea Level Rise Institute (SLRI) is an academic-tribal-community-government partnership that views sea-level rise planning as a transformative moment to reimagine the future of the California North Coast. The SLRI envisions a diverse network of collaborators working together across disciplines, sectors, and ways of knowing to develop sea-level rise research and planning that informs equitable, sustainable, and community-centered local climate action.