Wichita State maintains a focus on research in all of its colleges. Much of that work, as well other academic pursuits, takes place in our many centers and institutes. Here is a comprehensive listing¹ of these vital entities.

• Applied Psychology Research Institute
• Center for Applied Research and Evaluation
• Center for Behavioral Health Initiatives
• Center for Economic Development and Business Research
• Center for Economic Education
• Center for Energy Studies
• Center for Entrepreneurship
• Center for International Business Advancement
• Center for Leadership Development
• Center for Management Development
• Center for Physical Activity and Aging
• Center for Real Estate
• Center for Organizational Development and Collaboration
• Center for Public Health Initiatives
• Center for Public Policy and Management
• College of Fine Arts Institute
• Community Engagement Institute
• Ennovar, Institute of Emerging Technologies and Market Solutions
• Environmental Finance Center
• FirePoint Innovations Center
• The IMPACT Center
• Kansas Small Business Development Center
• Midwest Criminal Justice Institute
• National Center for Advanced Materials Performance
• National Institute for Aviation Research
• Regional Institute on Aging
• World Trade Council of Wichita