Mission
The mission of the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development (MPSI) is to promote and improve the development, health and well-being of infants, children, youth, and their families across the lifespan, through research, education, and outreach. Our mission is to:
• Conduct research focusing on urban populations at increased risk due to community, environmental, biomedical, psychosocial and other challenges.
• Translate research into policy and practice that directly improve the lives of urban children and families.
• Promote interdisciplinary research in developmental sciences across Wayne State University – bridging schools, departments, disciplines and individuals.
• Provide challenging undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral research training in child and family development.
• Engage the community through public outreach, professional development, publications, and educational activities for the common good.
Merrill Palmer
Skillman Institute
Wayne State University
71 East Ferry
Detroit, MI 48202
Tel (313) 664-2500
Fax (313) 664-2555
mpsi@wayne.edu
