Research Centers

In addition to other core program components, the George Perkins Marsh Institute includes three individual research centers and the Jeanne X. Kasperson Research Library.

CENTED Center for Technology, Environment, and Development
Founded in 1978, CENTED is internationally recognized as one of the oldest and most prominent centers for the study of risk and natural and technological hazards in the United States.

CRS Center for Risk and Security
The Center for Risk and Security (CRS) conducts in-depth studies of homeland security issues using a risk and decision-analysis perspective.

Greening of Industry Network
The Greening of Industry Network develops knowledge and transforms practice to accelerate progress toward a sustainable society.

The Institute also maintains close ties to Clark Labs.

Clark Labs Clark Labs for Cartographic Technology and Geographic Analysis
Clark Labs was founded in 1987 as the IDRISI Project. Activities include: software development; distribution and support; research; educational programs.