Research
is our passion
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) provides a platform for discovery with over a century of expertise at the frontiers of science. Here, on the isthmus of Panama, scientists from around the world undertake studies of tropical biodiversity, spanning from microbes to megafauna to entire ecosystems.
Located in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, STRI is an ideal place to combine lab and field studies to advance understanding of complex neurological and social systems.
