Explore Our Diverse Research Centers – Where Innovation Thrives at Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern University is home to an array of research centers that push the boundaries of discovery and foster real-world applications. Our centers serve as hubs of expertise, bringing faculty, students, and community partners together to solve complex problems, drive economic growth, and advance knowledge across multiple fields. From sustainable environmental practices to advanced materials, our research centers are a testament to Georgia Southern’s commitment to impactful scholarship and a brighter future.
Each center is a vital part of our university’s mission to soar beyond, providing spaces where inquiry meets action. Learn more about how Georgia Southern’s research centers can serve as catalysts for innovation, providing transformative experiences and producing groundbreaking work in service to our local and global communities.
Research Centers
At Georgia Southern, there are three core research institutes that report to the Office of Research. Georgia Southern’s research centers invite students, faculty, and industry leaders to soar beyond limitations and explore new frontiers in research. Together, we’re advancing solutions, sparking innovation, and driving meaningful change. Discover how you can be part of our research community and make a lasting impact.
Business Innovation Group
The Business Innovation Group (BIG) at Georgia Southern University is a launchpad for entrepreneurial growth and innovation. BIG supports startups and small businesses through resources like mentorship, coworking spaces, and industry connections, fostering a thriving ecosystem in downtown Statesboro and beyond. Here, students, faculty, and community members turn ideas into impact, gaining real-world experience and insights that drive regional economic development. With its forward-thinking approach, BIG empowers the next generation of business leaders to pursue their visions, equipping them with the tools needed to navigate and succeed in a competitive landscape.
Institute for Water & Health
The Institute for Water & Health (IWH) addresses critical issues surrounding water quality and environmental health, conducting research that promotes sustainable water management and ecosystem resilience. With expertise in water pollution, public health, and aquatic systems, the institute develops solutions that protect and restore essential water resources. Through community-focused research and hands-on learning, students and faculty tackle real-world environmental challenges, ensuring safer, healthier communities locally and globally. The institute stands as a beacon for sustainable practices, shaping a future where access to clean water is a universal reality.
Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics
The Institute for Health Analytics & Logistics (IHLA) harnesses the power of data to revolutionize healthcare delivery and access. Focusing on health informatics, logistics, and data-driven decision-making, the institute collaborates with healthcare providers and policymakers to solve pressing health challenges. Through research and innovative solutions, the institute aims to optimize healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes. Students and faculty work together in an interdisciplinary environment, advancing knowledge that impacts communities and drives a healthier, more efficient healthcare future.
Go Further
Georgia Southern’s research centers, institutes, and core facilities are a gateway for students, faculty, and industry leaders to push boundaries and explore new horizons in research. Here, collaboration fuels breakthrough solutions, innovation thrives, and meaningful change takes root. Join our research community to make an impact that resonates far beyond campus. The following are centers, institutes, and core facilities located within the academic colleges.
- Center for Irish Research & Teaching
- Gullah-Geechee Heritage Center
- Center for Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- The Center of Africana Studies
- Center for Social Gerontology
- Institute for Vibrant and Engaged Communities
- Center for STEM Education
- National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Center
- COSM Core Research Lab
- Center for Advanced Materials Science | GS-CAMS
- Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center
- Oliver Institute for Coastal Plain Science
- U.S. National Tick Collection
- Center for Addiction Recovery
- Center for Public Health Practice and Research
- Karl E. Peace Center for Biostatistics and Research
- Core Public Health Laboratory
- Center for Sales Excellence
- Coastal Georgia Center for Economic Education
- Southern Center for Logistics and Intermodal Transportation
- Center for Applied Cyber Education
- Center for Biodynamics and Human Performance
- Center for Rehabilitation & Independent Living
- Rite Care Center for Communications Disorders