GTRI Office of Policy Analysis and Research

The GTRI Office of Policy Analysis and Research is a division of the Georgia Tech Research Institute that focuses on policy analysis, particularly in fields where GTRI has science and technology experience.^[1][3] OPAR assists the Georgia General Assembly and publishes briefs on relevant issues, including how other states treat various issues.^[4][5][6]

Office of Policy Analysis and Research

Company type	Nonprofit
Industry	Policy analysis
Founded	2004[1]
Headquarters	Atlanta, Georgia[2] , USA
Key people	Marlit Hayslett OPAR Director
Parent	Georgia Tech Research Institute
Website	www.opar.gtri.gatech.edu

In particular, OPAR hosts an annual "Legislative Roundtable" that brings together interested state representatives, prominent members of Georgia industry, and Georgia Tech students and faculty.^[7][8]