The SGCI comprises an extensive, continuously-expanding network of Faculty Affiliates and supporters whose research and projects focus on urban-related issues, broadly defined. Research involving the city is inherently diverse and interdisciplinary, and we aim to strengthen partnerships within the university community across disciplines, schools, and college that might otherwise have limited interaction. Additionally, we will strive to increase the visibility and impact of the excellent work already being done at UConn through intelligent, targeted messaging strategies.