As a university-based Puerto Rican research center, Centro staff and researchers are interested in a comprehensive understanding of the Puerto Rican  diasporic experience in the U.S. and in relevant socioeconomic and historical aspects regarding Puerto Rico. Given its history and role within CUNY, the Centro is particularly interested in New York's Puerto Rican and ethnic communities. The following are research areas of current interest and attention in the Centro:
- History and political economy
- Migration
- Race, class, gender and sexuality
- Education
- Community development
- Political and human rights
- Public policy and political participation
- Cultural and literary studies
- Public health
- Social welfare
This list reflects the current combination of staff strengths and expertise and the academic, community and policy networks the Centro has developed throughout its history. Given the changing needs in Puerto Rican communities, in academia, and in the Centro's staff, these areas of current interest are reviewed periodically.
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