The research goal of the Social Media Research Lab (SMRL) is to help people find solutions to relationship, health, economic, employment, and community issues by creating high-quality social media websites. The lab aims to help government, nonprofits and businesses find solutions to health, economic, employment, community and other issues through social media.

The lab also offers social media educational events and assistance with social media strategy.

Other faculty include:
Janet Lillie - Communication
Dave Poulson - Journalism