Welcome to the Boise State University Raptor Research Center (RRC)!
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This site provides information to Raptor Research Center faculty and staff on support for administrative tasks, advising, travel, purchasing, safety, and other employee resources. Email RaptorResearchCenter@boisestate.edu with any website content requests.
Established in 1987, the Raptor Research Center (RRC) supports graduate education for the unique Master of Science in Raptor Biology at Boise State University, conducts research about birds of prey (raptors) and their habitats, offers international student research experiences (IRES) and research experiences for undergraduates (REU), and provides technical assistance to researchers.
Campus
The Boise State University campus is near downtown Boise, Idaho, U.S.A. RRC employees may occasionally need to visit campus locations such as the Department of Biological Sciences in the Science Building, Albertsons Library, the Student Union Building, and various locations to dine. You can explore the full Boise State Map that includes search functions using building abbreviations, AED-equipped locations, and more. Bronco Shuttle may be used free of charge by employees and can even be used to go to downtown Boise (there is a stop right by the Raptor Research Building at Lusk and Royal).
Confused by Boise State's alphabet soup? Check out the Boise State Acronyms guide, which includes building abbreviations.
Boise Area
Boise is a fantastic inland small city with plenty of nearby outdoor recreation and research areas. See HR's comprehensive Boise State Relocation Resources; it is great for those who have relocated or anyone wanting to learn more about local resources at various stages of life.
Offices
The RRC administrative office and the RRC Director's office are located in the Raptor Research Building at 970 S. Lusk (or 1910 Lusk St. according to Google Maps) in the Lusk District of Boise, at the west edge of campus. Rooms in the Raptor Research building have the designation "RAPT." RRC offices are in RAPT 101-107, 115, 116, and 127 in the building. Gear is stored in RAPT 126 and 104G. Administrative resources for all RRC employees - printer, office supplies, microwave, Keurig, kettle, refrigerator, lunch table, and water cooler - are located in RAPT 103 and RAPT 104F. Employees clean up after themselves.
Vehicles
RRC fleet vehicles are parked on the east side of the Raptor Research Building. Some labs and field equipment are also in this building. Parking directly around the Raptor Research Building is West Reserve permitted or hourly paid using a kiosk in front of the neighboring Health Sciences Riverside building. There is limited free street parking in the Lusk District or at nearby Ann Morrison Park.
RRC Administration Phone: 208-426-3329
RaptorResearchCenter@boisestate.edu
Shipping Address: Raptor Research Center (RRC) MS 1516, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725
RRC Director: Julie Heath - julieheath@boisestate.edu
Research Center Administrator & Raptor Research Building Coordinator: Stacey Smith - staceysmith870@boisestate.edu
Graduate Program Manager for DBS MS/MA and EEB PhD: Courtney Culley - courtneyculley@boisestate.edu
Biology Administration: bioinfo@boisestate.edu, 208-426-3262
College of Arts and Sciences IT Team: 208-426-1866, Dave Monroe (dmonroe@boisestate.edu) and Chance Bohr (chancebohr@boisestate.edu)
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Let's advance raptor research and conservation together at the Raptor Research Center!
Please contact Stacey Smith at StaceySmith870@boisestate.edu with any questions about this webpage.