Northwest Research Associates (NWRA) is a scientific research group that is owned and operated by the company's principle investigators. Its mission is to provide an unencumbered environment where scientists can investigate basic and applied geophysical science. Through its research, it has developed a a fluid dynamics labratory, ionic effects consulting and specific applications software, among other results. NWRA provides education and outreach through affliations with several universities in the west and northwest, including the University of Washington.
This location, in the Overlake Business Center, is its headquarters.