Merriam-Powell Research Station

Northern Arizona University Merriam-Powell Research Station

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HANDS-ON LEARNING
Education made real through experience
GRAND CANYON
National parks and forests are
nearby research sites
CLIMATE CHANGE
RESEARCH
San Francisco Peaks elevation gradient offers
unique research opportunities
AFTER THE FIRE
National forest grasslands and
forests exhibit effects of fire

The Merriam-Powell Research Station supports research, education, and collaboration. Located near Flagstaff, Arizona, the research station offers affordable housing and research facilities to scientists and students conducting field work. Our facilities are also available to educational, scientific, and environmental organizations for day-long or multi-day meetings and workshops.

Facilities

Affordable research and meeting facilities

Short and long-term housing for groups and individuals

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Research

Cutting-edge climate change research

$2.5 million grant funds garden array to study climate change effects

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Education

Students learn through hands-on experience

Students from community and tribal colleges learn basic field research techniques

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