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The Center for Survey Research discussed the ways that qualitative interviews highlighted the emotional and financial impacts of the pandemic on Pennsylvania child care providers. This effort created buy-in from the early childhood community and ultimately informed policy recommendations and short-...

Using the Lion Poll, an omnibus web-based survey conducted by the Center for Survey Research, Penn State researchers, Dr. Eileen M. Ahlin and Dr. Shaul L. Gabbidon collected data to assess citizen perceptions on perceived criminality at two time points, fall 2018 and fall 2020.

Steph Wehnau explains how the Center for Survey Research maximizes the impact of its research projects by including interviews and semi-structured discussions. A strong qualitative approach shows the impact, context, experiences, and emotion of the people behind the data, which is a nice complement...

A recent study conducted by the Institute of State and Regional Affairs about the impact that the pandemic has had on child care providers and families in Pennsylvania was highlighted in a podcast with Penn State's Social Science Research Institute. 

Team members from the Center for Survey Research presented on methods for gathering stakeholder and public input for conservation planning.

Continuing its analysis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Pennsylvania, the Institute of State and Regional Affairs (ISRA) at Penn State Harrisburg has released new data, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Population Network.

The operational and financial impacts of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania child care providers and staff have been significant. Most child care programs closed, at least temporarily, in the initial weeks of the pandemic, eliminating income even while costs continued to accrue.

Nicole Sturges, Assistant Director of the Center for Survey Research, was recently elected the chair of Penn State's University Staff Advisory Council (USAC). She is the first staff member from a commonwealth campus to serve as USAC chair.

Continuing its analysis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Pennsylvania, the Institute of State and Regional Affairs (ISRA) at Penn State Harrisburg has released a report comparing the economic impact of the pandemic on business sectors in Pennsylvania.

Shippensburg University celebrated a recent report that predicts highest risk Pennsylvania counties from its two-time alumnus, Tim Schock. Tim is a Data Analyst at the Pennsylvania State Data Center. 

Penn State Harrisburg has announced the appointment of Philip Sirinides as the director of the Institute for State and Regional Affairs (ISRA), and as a faculty member in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education.