Portland State University
Business Outreach Program--A PSU School of Business Administration project to provide long-term mentoring relationships with start-up and emerging businesses, including technical assistance on specific projects.
Office of Academic Innovation--provides leadership and support for campus activities that explore and promote excellence in teaching and learning, innovative curricular technology use, and community based learning.
Population Research Center--The PSU College of Urban and Public Affairs center which provides ready access to census and other information on the population of Oregon, and timely analyses of the patterns of past, current, and projected future populations in Oregon and of the implications of such patterns for key issues facing Oregon.
Oregon Modeling Collaborative--a leader nationally in the development of sophisticated methods and analytical tools for transportation planning and analysis. OMC provides a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the research and development needs of the modeling and planning community in Oregon.
Center for Urban Studies--The mission of the Center is to promote and facilitate the conduct of research and community service for faculty and students on urban issues relevant to the metropolitan area. The Center is an established and ongoing link between the University and the community which provides the infrastructure by which the assets of the University can be accessed by the community, and a means by which the University can access the community as a research laboratory.
Community Watershed Stewardship Program-- a partnership between PSU, the City of Portland, Oregon's Bureau of Environmental Services, and numerous watershed advocacy organizations. The program's overall goals are to promote community awareness of the importance of watershed health, and to support community members and organizations involved in watershed stewardship and advocacy.
The Center for Public Service--provides individuals and public sector and non-profit organizations access to the intellectual resources and practical experience of the Hatfield School of Government in order to improve governance, civic capacity, and public management locally, regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The Institute on Aging--gathers top researchers and instructors in the field to provide education and insight into our aging population. The Institute is dedicated to enhancing understanding of aging and facilitating opportunities for elders, families, and communities to thrive.
Regional Research Institute--a program of PSU's Graduate School of Social Work, RRI conducts research and evaluation with the goal of improving the lives of under-served children, adults, and families.
University of Oregon
Data for Local Communities--a service of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, this website is a gathering place for statistical, spatial, and descriptive information about the cities, counties and other civil, economic and natural regions of Oregon.
InfoGraphics Lab--a geography resource which focuses in the integration of GIS and graphic design tools and techniques for geographic data access, analysis and cartographic presentation.
Community Planning Workshop--a UO planning program community outreach to provide classroom education and in-field training to graduate and undergraduate students to address current planning and policy topics for clients throughout Oregon.
Oregon State University
Institute for Water and Watersheds--the region’s federally-designated water resources research institute. Its role is to catalyze water research by assembling diverse research teams and leading interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary water research projects.
Kiewit Center for Infrastructure and Transportation--addresses infrastructure system needs in the Northwest and the nation. The Kiewit Center creates a collaborative environment for multidisciplinary research focused on the systems that make societal activity possible within the built environment and provides for dissemination of research through technology transfer.
Rural Studies Program--focuses its multi-disciplinary teaching, outreach and research program on critical issues affecting rural people and places.
Survey Research Center--provides comprehensive professional services of the highest standards for designing, administering, and analyzing all aspects of research surveys. Surveys have been conducted for federal, state, and local agencies in the Pacific Northwest, for public interest groups, and many University departments. The Center also undertakes research to improve survey methodology.
Other Institutions
OHSU Oregon Area Health Education Centers--works statewide to improve the availability, continuity and quality of health care for communities and populations in need through education. It works to develop a well-prepared, high quality healthcare workforce for Oregon beginning with early childhood (K-16) education, through professional training and into support for practicing professionals.
The Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech--conducts basic and applied research on national and international development patterns, focusing on key forces shaping metropolitan growth such as demographics, environment, technology, design, transportation, and governance.