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 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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The Pennsylvania State Data Center produces detailed annual population estimates for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. These estimates, including age, gender, race, and ethnicity data, are vital for health informatics and epidemiological research in the state.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' five-year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, a requirement for federal funding, was supported by the Center for Survey Research. The team conducted focus groups and surveys to establish priorities and practices that promote outdoor...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' five-year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, a requirement for federal funding, was supported by the Center for Survey Research. The team conducted surveys with the public and the outdoor recreation providers to establish priorities and...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs collaborated with the PA State Data Center to develop a Storymap displaying data on substance use and related factors. This tool aids local agencies in assessing needs, evaluating program effectiveness, and making data-driven decisions to combat addiction.
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The Center for Survey Research conducted focus groups with African-American men to explore perceptions of telehealth and prostate cancer screening. The study, led by the Penn State Cancer Institute, offers insights into the attitudes and opinions of this demographic towards these health services.
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In collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning and The Pennsylvania Key, this study assessed the impact of COVID-19 on child care providers. It focused on financial implications, operational sustainability, and investment needs for the sector's recovery and future resilience.
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