We serve public and private partners by addressing their fundamental research needs. Our clients come to us for high-caliber research expertise, practical experience, expansive capabilities, and the reach needed to analyze their problems, and develop and implement the most appropriate, cost-effective solutions. Here are some of the projects we’ve supported over the years.
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ISRA’s work incorporates a collaborative research plan aimed at supporting the successful implementation of Pennsylvania's PDG state plan while meeting federal requirements. Key objectives are to identify gaps in capacity and access, evaluate implementation fidelity, and address priority topics highlighted by OCDEL...
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The Pennsylvania Opioid/Substance Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Campaign is a collaborative project between ISRA, the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg, the Public Good Projects, and Shatterproof. The project aims to understand and reduce the stigma surrounding...
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The Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) Project with the Pennsylvania Game Commission explores factors influencing hunting participation. The Center for Survey Research conducts interviews and focus groups, analyzing motivations and effectiveness of the Commission's outreach efforts. This study assists the...
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This initiative supported the Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts Board by comparing legal services data with demographic information, ensuring representative case demographics. An interactive dashboard and a secure data portal were developed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data collection and...
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center partnered with the Department of Community and Economic Development to maximize Pennsylvania's participation in the 2020 Census. Efforts included establishing complete count committees, developing a state-specific logo, website, and social media messaging. The project also supported...
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The Center for Survey Research assisted the Bureau of Forestry, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, by collecting data through interviews and surveys. The information gathered was instrumental in shaping the Bureau's strategic forest management plan.
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Developed by the Pennsylvania State Data Center for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, this online, interactive map supports the Magisterial District Reestablishment process. It allows users to experiment with different district configurations, providing crucial statistics for decision-making. The map...
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The Pennsylvania Opioid/Substance Use Disorder Stigma Reduction Campaign is a collaborative project between ISRA, the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg, the Public Good Projects, and Shatterproof. The project aims to understand and reduce the stigma surrounding...
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The project, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Legislative Data Processing Center, focused on collecting and digitizing voting district and census block boundary data in Pennsylvania for the Redistricting Data File (P.L. 94-171). This data was instrumental in redrawing legislative district boundaries. The...
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Dr. Jennifer Gibbs, in partnership with the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, led a study on small town police departments in Pennsylvania. The research, involving surveys and interviews, examined department characteristics and current issues, including the opioid crisis, to inform policymakers.
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The Pennsylvania State Data Center annually updates the Special Education data verification and reporting system for the Bureau of Special Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education. PaSDC developed the PSU Spot Checker for data management, edit checks, and federal reporting. The project also entails trend...
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