Role of universities examined in disaster-preparedness, response and recovery
Dec 6, 2019
Roughly 400 researchers and educators from more than 114 institutions across the nation recently joined together to explore how higher education can strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery in the face of growing threats posed by climate change and extreme weather.The “RISE CONFERENCE 2019…
Mood of the Nation Poll examines gun control as case reaches Supreme Court
Dec 4, 2019
The Supreme Court’s decision on a New York City gun regulation could mean the first significant judicial action on gun reform in nearly a decade — at a time when the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s Mood of the Nation Poll finds that a majority of Americans support stricter regulations for gun…
SSRI Fall Gathering 2019
Dec 1, 2019
Faculty and staff from all of SSRI's units recently gathered together at the Hintz Family Alumni Center to celebrate major accomplishments of the year and to announce staff awards.The “Above and Beyond Award” was given to Avery Urusow from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Diane…
Progressive gender views may protect health of financially dependent men
Nov 26, 2019
As it becomes more common for women to be the breadwinner of their family, men’s health may be affected depending on their views on gender ideology, according to Penn State researchers.The researchers found that men who were financially dependent on their wives and who also had more traditional…
NIH Requests Public Comment on a Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing and Supplemental Draft Guidance
Nov 26, 2019
NIH recently released a Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing and supplemental draft guidance for public comment. The purpose of this draft policy and supplemental draft guidance is to promote effective and efficient data management and sharing that furthers NIH’s commitment to making…
Conference explores role of institutions of higher education in extreme weather
Nov 15, 2019
As the number of extreme weather events associated to climate change continues to grow world-wide, it is becoming increasingly important that institutions of higher education reflect on their role both before and after catastrophic events.The “RISE CONFERENCE 2019: Transforming University…
Professor awarded NSF grant for research in water security in Kenya
Nov 8, 2019
Asher Rosinger, assistant professor of biobehavioral health and anthropology and Ann Hertzler Early Career Professor in Global Health, was recently awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant allowing him to further his research in water and its impact on health and well-being.Rosinger and…
Registration open for a seminar on building community collaborations
Nov 6, 2019
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute presents “Building Effective Community Collaborations” at its next Bench to Bedside and Beyond Seminar Series from noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 21.In addition to being held at 116 Henderson at the University Park campus, the session will be…
New project to track post-prison trajectories of men living with addiction
Oct 31, 2019
Despite widespread national attention, the opioid epidemic and larger problems of substance use and misuse continue to deeply affect communities across Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. The impact of the opioid crisis and other substance abuse problems hits even harder for people grappling…
Short to deliver De Jong Lecture in Social Demography on Nov. 21
Oct 29, 2019
Susan Short, professor of sociology and director of the Population Studies and Training Center at Brown University, will deliver the 14th annual De Jong Lecture in Social Demography at 9 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State’s University Park campus.Short’s research focuses on…
Nov. 20 seminar seeks to expand research software developers' toolkits
Oct 29, 2019
Software is an indispensable tool for researchers using advanced or high-performance computing methods in their work. It enables them to analyze data sets, develop simulations and visualizations, and build sophisticated models. Yet the value of software developed by researchers is sometimes…
Online guidebook now available for conducting clinical research at Penn State
Oct 29, 2019
An online guidebook detailing the clinical research process and available support resources at Penn State is now available for faculty and staff at all University campuses.Based on a guidebook released last year specifically for Penn State College of Medicine, it is a collaborative effort of Penn…
New REDCap feature protects from 'bot' respondents
Oct 18, 2019
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s data collection and storage tool, REDCap, now offers an option to protect against malicious software, known as "bots," from completing fraudulent surveys. When completing a survey, users will complete a CAPTCHA process.CAPTCHA is short for…
Career expo to feature on crime, law, and policy agencies and organizations
Oct 16, 2019
The Criminal Justice Research Center will be hosting its inaugural crime, law, and policy-focused career expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center. The Government and Public Sector Career Expo will allow students to access various agencies and organizations…
27th Annual National Symposium on Family Issues will take place Oct. 21-22
Oct 9, 2019
Helping children develop healthy diets is no easy task. The practice is dependent on the crucial roles families play in children’s eating behaviors and orientations toward food. The 2019 National Symposium on Family Issues will provide an overview of the many interconnections between families and…
Reminder to Review Accuracy of Grant Information Before October 11
Oct 7, 2019
We make data on all funded NIH grants available to the public on the RePORT website. One of the ways we provide information is by school/department, which you can explore using the Awards by Location feature. Because of inconsistencies in the way information on department and school names are…
Registration open for a seminar on increasing policy relevance of research
Oct 7, 2019
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute presents “Increasing Policy Relevance of Research” at its next Bench to Bedside and Beyond Seminar Series from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 25.In addition to being held in H4504 at the College of Medicine, the session will be streamed to 116…
Pilot funding available for collaborative projects that improve human health
Oct 7, 2019
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute is accepting letters of intent to apply for its Bridges to Translation VI pilot grant program. Pilot grants are available for up to $50,000. The institute expects to fund three-to-five projects.Penn State Clinical and Translational Science…
New tool available to explore feasibility of multi-site clinical studies
Oct 3, 2019
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute now offers a tool for research population discovery and study feasibility for multi-site clinical studies. The Accrual to Clinical Trials (ACT) Network is a real-time, open-access platform for researchers throughout the National Institutes of…
How Do We Make Evidence Have an Impact? Podcast
Oct 2, 2019
The latest episode of the "Ask the Experts" series features Max Crowley, assistant professor of human development and family studies and director of SSRI’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative.
Seed funding available for social and behavioral sciences
Oct 2, 2019
Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is announcing the availability of Level 1 and Level 2 funding to support faculty members in the social and behavioral sciences at Penn State.“We are interested in supporting new research programs that address critical human and social problems…
Bench to Bedside and Beyond seminar on Oct. 16 to focus on funding opportunities
Sep 30, 2019
The Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute will present “Funding Opportunities Unique to Clinical and Translational Science Institute” at its next Bench to Bedside and Beyond Seminar Series, set for noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 16.In addition to being held in H4504 at the Penn State…
Why Social Science? - Because It Tells Us How to Create More Engaged Citizens
Sep 25, 2019
By Adam Seth Levine, PhD, Associate Professor of Government, Cornell University; President, research4impactEngaged citizens are not born. They are made. Leaders of voluntary civic associations play a critical role in this process. They offer people opportunities to exercise their voice on issues…
Penn State faculty, students, and staff participate in pre-semester "R Bootcamp"
Sep 18, 2019
Heterogeneity in student backgrounds is a major hurdle to effective, broad, and inclusive education in areas such as data science. For the most part, traditional university classes are built on the idea that a uniform, linear training program is appropriate and efficient. An alternative perspective…
Denise Solomon named distinguished scholar by National Communication Association
Sep 11, 2019
Denise Haunani Solomon, professor and head of the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences in the Penn State College of the Liberal Arts, has received the 2019 Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Communication Association (NCA). She will receive the award during the association’s…