The Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (MIPAR) at UMBC serves as its premier center for applied scholarly research on significant issues of public policy, and links the analytical resources of the University with public policy makers in the state and region.

Mission

MIPAR’s mission is to bring the analytic capability of University scholars to bear upon the pressing policy concerns facing decision makers in the public sector.  more

Research

MIPAR conducts policy studies, program evaluations, and surveys on a wide range of topics including public management, health policy, urban planning, and electronic government.  more

Clients

MIPAR activities are supported by federal agencies, private foundations, and state and local governments.  more

What's New

Family Separation and Reunification as a Factor in the
Educational Success of Immigrant Children

A new report finds that family separation during migration has a negative impact on the educational success of immigrant children in U.S. schools.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Maryland's Medical Child Care Centers
Maryland has two centers that provide child care to children with serious medical condidtions. MIPAR conducted a cost-benefit analysis for the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to assess whether the benefits that result from these centers are larger than the costs.

An Analysis of the Impact of Introducing Video Lottery Terminals in Maryland
This analysis examines the impact of
video lottery terminals (VLTs, also known as slots) in Maryland.