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Supporting Novel Interdisciplinary Research to Address Critical Human and Social Problems

Housed within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, the SSRI is one of seven university-wide research institutes at Penn State.

SSRI COVID-19 Resources

The Penn State social sciences response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why Social Science? - Because Leaders Need to Know How to Lead with Evidence

Apr 20, 2021

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Glick recognized by Penn State Global Programs

Apr 20, 2021

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Byun honored at recent College of Education awards ceremony

Apr 19, 2021

EIC Podcast Episode 11
EIC Podcast on childcare during the pademic with Karen Grimm-Thomas and Philip Sirinides now available

Apr 19, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic may have increased mental health issues within families

Apr 14, 2021

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Health Services Research Colloquium
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April
09
Spring CBBC Seminar Series
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April
21
PRI Population Health Working Group
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April
21
PRI Population Health Working Group
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April
21
PRI Population Health Working Group
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