Institute of Interdisciplinary Sport Research
What We Do
The Institute of Interdisciplinary Sport Research (IISR) is purposed to provide a collaborative learning space for students, faculty, and industry professionals to work together on innovative projects.
Application and Collaboration
The IISR focuses on implementing and supporting research projects, publications symposia, conferences, invitation of visiting scholars and philanthropic missions in the following fields:
Olympism for Humanity and Social Justice
The IISR explores new concerns in human rights, peacebuilding, and sustainable development in accordance with the UN SDGs. We seek to contribute to the existing body of work and mobilize stakeholders to make a positive impact.
Serving Veterans as Students
We explore areas in sport that stand to better, support and serve veterans as a student population.
Women in Sport Science and Management
The IISR focuses on research projects, creating opportunities and scholarly activity that support the movement for gender equality in the business of sport. We aspire to groom the next generation of female trailblazers in sport.
Sport Analytics
We aim to innovate and increase research and scholarly activity around sport analytics. Our goal is to equip our students with the knowledge they need to thrive in the data driven world of sport.
Legal Issues in Sport
We are dedicated to addressing topics at the intersection of law and sport. Such topics will include but not be limited to: arbitration, activism, doping and risk management.
Esports
The IISR aims to explore and contribute to setting industry standards for research around esports.
Contact the IISR
Director:
Robert Romano
St. Augustine Hall
[email protected]
(718) 990 7443
Project Manager:
Janeva Holland
[email protected]