The organizational environment of the ISR is a major asset. It allows for the development of research skills and professional competence to help prepare students for careers in academic and applied research settings. The physical environment of ISR includes a reception and communications area that has a switchboard, intercom and other features that aid good communication. There is a large meeting room that can accommodate up to fifty persons and can serve as a seminar room.
Most office space is in open rooms with modern office landscaping.
The building offers a satellite connection to the campus ethernet communications network. The ISR encourages interaction among students, staff, senior researchers and principal investigators. The pleasant environment and diverse work hours facilitate the development of a professional sense of involvement and commitment. In recent years the ISR has moved toward standardized pay scales for all student employees. These scales give automatic raises for academic achievement.